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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
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
By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials
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By: Frank Vincentz
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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
Landscape groups by tags
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aka Caribbean Copper Plant, Tropical Smoke Bush, Tropical Spurge
Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
aka Euphorbia cylindrifolia v. tuberifera
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 6"-18"
Width: 18"-36"
- sun - bright shade
- regular - drought tolerant
- dry in summer
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in summer
aka Euphorbia platyclada v. platyclada, Tirucallia platyclada
Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 20"-30"
Width: 20"-30"
- bright shade
- drought tolerant
aka Pencil Milkbush
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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