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    Euphorbia atropurpurea

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia atropurpurea var. atropurpurea
    • Spurge

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 3'-5'
    • W: 3'-5'

    planting zones

    • 9a-11

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    Euphorbia atropurpurea plant details

    Euphorbia atropurpurea is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring purple and red flowers emerge. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia atropurpurea

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 3 FT - 5 FT - wide, 3 FT - 5 FT - tall
    Flowers: purple and red blooms in spring
    Uses: rare

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia atropurpurea

    USDA Zones: 9a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    An attractive shrubby Euphorbia with unusual dark reddish purple flowers. The loose bunches of flowers look nice against the blue-green foliage. Thick succulent stems rise to about 3-5’ tall. From the Canary Islands.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia atropurpurea plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia atropurpurea

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • purple

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

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