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Euphorbia lathyris
Also Known As
- Caper Spurge
- Gopher Spurge
- Mole Plant
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 2'-3'
- W: 1'-2'
planting zones
- 5b-10b
Euphorbia lathyris plant details
Euphorbia lathyris is a broadleaf semi-evergreen annual / biennial with green foliage. In fall, spring and summer chartreuse flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Does well in average and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia lathyris
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: semi-evergreen green
- Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 2 FT - 3 FT - tall
- Flowers: chartreuse blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia lathyris
- USDA Zones: 5b - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
- Watering frequency: regular - low
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
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Gardening facts about Euphorbia lathyris plant
How to Grow Euphorbia lathyris
Sun Exposure
- sun - mostly sun
Water Needs
- regular - low
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- chartreuse
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- semi-evergreen
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Zones
6a-10b
Size
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Width: 18"-24"
- sun - dappled shade
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Zones
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Size
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- sun
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Zones
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Size
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 2'-6'
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Zones
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Size
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Width: 3'-4'
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