Euphorbia characias 'Burrow Silver'

Also Known As

Euphorbia characias ssp. characias 'Burrow Silver'
Burrow Silver Spurge

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

H: 24"-35"
W: 18"-30"

planting zones

7a-10b

Euphorbia characias 'Burrow Silver' plant details

Euphorbia characias 'Burrow Silver' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial shrub with variegated foliage. In summer flowers emerge. Grows well with sun and occasional water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia characias 'Burrow Silver'

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: evergreen variegated
Mature size: 18 IN - 30 IN - wide, 24 IN - 35 IN - tall

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia characias 'Burrow Silver'

USDA Zones: 7a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional

Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Grown mostly for its variegated foliage -- narrow, blue-green leaves with creamy margins -- the red stems and creamy yellow flower heads add interest to this multi-stemmed, shrubby perennial. Perfect as an accent or mass planting in the dry garden in sun to part shade -- out of hot afternoon sun in hottest climates. Accepting of summer water as well. Said to be resistant to deer and rabbits. Frost hardy in USDA zone 7. Please remember to take precautions handling euphorbias as their parts of toxic and the sap can be irritating to some.