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    Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

    Also Known As

    • Euphorbia wulfenii ssp. veneta

    Plant type

    shrub, perennial

    size

    • H: 2'-3'
    • W: 2'-3'

    planting zones

    • 6b-10b

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    Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii plant details

    Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii is a broadleaf semi-evergreen perennial shrub with blue foliage. In spring, summer and winter chartreuse flowers emerge. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly shade and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in average, gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant, seaside / salt tolerant and wind tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

    Plant type: perennial shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 2 FT - 3 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring, summer and winter
    Uses: self-sowing, winter interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

    USDA Zones: 6b - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly shade
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat, seaside / salt and wind
    Soil needs: average, gritty, rocky and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    ?One of the grandest and most pictorial of plants? (G. Jekyll), this magnificent per (to 4' x 3') has handsome foliage all year long and huge flower heads of yellow-green in spring. S/M

    By: Forestfarm

    This is an architectural plant whose blue-green, evergreen foliage and dramatic electric green, spring bracts (flowers) are powerful and dramatic in any situation -- at the middle or back of the border, at the base of an arbour, or against a wall. Flowering lasts for months from early spring to early summer. Cut back each flowering stalk to the base when the bracts begin to whither. Remember: the stems that have not flowered yet will be your flowers for next spring.

    By: Phoenix Perennials and Specialty Plants Ltd.

    Distinctive and drought tolerant, this Euphorbia deserves to be used as a specimen. Its cylindrical flower heads are yellow-green and can reach 6 to 9 in. across and 9 in. high. Combine with an understory of Nepeta and Heuchera 'Apple Blossom', and enjoy the dynamic array of bloom color.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    A drought hardy evergreen, shrub-like perennial. The stout reddish stems, clothed in glaucous grey green leaves, arise from a central root stock. In their second year large heads of chartreuse flower-like bracts are produced above dense whorls of foliage.Cut back spent stems to the ground as they do not flower again.An extremely tough and highly ornamental plant both in foliage and when flowering.Tolerant of coastal conditions.Differs from ordinary E. characias in that the small flower in the center of the bracts are yellow instead of red.

    By: Zephs

    A small to medium evergreen perennial growing 3-4' high featuring gray-green leaves and spikes of yellow-green blooms in spring. Clusters of flower bracts reach 5-6" in diameter. Stalks should be cut out at the base after color fades. Balkans, Turkey.

    By: Native Sons

    Blue green foliage is topped with lime green flowers in spring that last a long time during the summer. A standout in the perennial garden. Evergreen most years and able to reseed. To 2-3' tall in clumps from 2-3' wide. Sun to part shade with little summer water once established. Easy. As with all Euphorbias, sap may cause irritation so gloves are a good idea. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7.

    By: Cistus Nursery

    This is a carefree and amazing perennial. Beautiful blue, chartreuse flowers in late winter, tough as nails in drought- sun or shade. Seeds around some, but not troubling.

    By: Specialty Ornamentals

    Great looking long, gray-green leaves cover the burgundy stems and contrast spectacularly with the full heads of chartreuse cyathia. Bushy evergreen plant grows to 4'.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Since I grow so many annuals, I am always looking for attractive evergreen foliage to keep the garden looking good as the flowers come and go. Euphorbia wulfenii's foliage is architectural and handsome all year around. Enormous lime-green flower heads are striking and long lasting.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly shade

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • rocky
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • seaside / salt tolerant
      • wind tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • bees
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • semi-evergreen

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