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    • Photo of Euphorbia characias foliage by Karl Gercens III

    Photo by Karl Gercens III

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    Euphorbia characias

    Also Known As

    • Mediterranean Spurge

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 4'
    • W: 4'

    planting zones

    • 7a-10b

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    Euphorbia characias plant details

    Euphorbia characias is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with blue and green foliage. In spring chartreuse flowers emerge. Features fuzzy and glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 4 FT wide, 4 FT tall
    Flowers: chartreuse blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, edging plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias

    USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
    Sun exposure: sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    A drought hardy evergreen, shrub-like perennial. The stout reddish stems, clothed in glaucous grey green leaves, arise from a central rootstock. 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.

    By: Zephs

    Some of the most exciting for the landscape. Somewhat drought tolerant and do best in full sun. Cut flower stalks after seed heads form to encourage vigorous new growth and to prevent seeding around if that proves to be a problem.

    By: Greer Gardens Inc.

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia characias plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia characias

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Water Needs

      • dry in summer

    • Soil Needs

      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • chartreuse

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous
      • fuzzy

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    Euphorbia cotinifolia

    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
    Photo of Euphorbia cotinifolia foliage by Forest & Kim Starr
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    Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera

    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
    Photo of Euphorbia cylindrifolia ssp. tuberifera flower, foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia hedyotoides

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
    Photo of Euphorbia hedyotoides foliage, form by Frank Vincentz
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    Euphorbia platyclada

    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
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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