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Euphorbia sikkimensis

Also Known As

  • Sikkim Spurge

Plant type

shrub, perennial

size

  • H: 4'
  • W: 2'

planting zones

  • 6a-10b

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Euphorbia sikkimensis plant details

Euphorbia sikkimensis is a broadleaf deciduous perennial shrub with green foliage. In summer chartreuse flowers emerge. 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 sikkimensis

Plant type: perennial shrub
Plant family: euphorbiaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 0 - 2 FT - wide, 0 - 4 FT - tall
Flowers: chartreuse blooms in summer

GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia sikkimensis

USDA Zones: 6a - 10b
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: occasional - low
Soil needs: well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

?The stems [of this 2-4' root-spreader] are like bright red glass in early spring? (G. S. Thomas) with red-tinted leaves ?beautiful later in their soft green?; compact flower heads in late summer are yellow-green with red bracts. S/M-damp
An Eastern Himalayan inhabitant, this summer blooming Euphorbia has young reddish shoots and a lovely pink cast to its new leaves. Mature foliage is large and apple green with a creamy pink midrib, while thick, upright reddish stems slowly spread, supporting the lime-green flowers without staking. The Sikkim Spurge provides architectural interest and alluring foliar contrast when it flanks broad-leafed Salvia prezwalskii.

Gardening facts about Euphorbia sikkimensis plant

How to Grow Euphorbia sikkimensis

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • occasional - drought tolerant
  • Water Needs

    • dry in summer
  • Soil Needs

    • well-drained

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Flower Color

    • chartreuse
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous

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Zones

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Width: 10'-15'

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Zones

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