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Euphorbia marginata
Also Known As
- Snow on the Mountain
- Variegated Spurge
- Whitemargined Spurge
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 12"-36"
- W: 6"
planting zones
- 2a-11
Euphorbia marginata plant details
Euphorbia marginata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green, variegated and white foliage. In summer green and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and even moisture water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something pollution tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia marginata
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green, variegated and white
- Mature size: 0 - 6 IN - wide, 12 IN - 36 IN - tall
- Flowers: green and white blooms in summer
- Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, self-sowing
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia marginata
- USDA Zones: 2a - 11
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: even moisture
- Resistant to: deer and rabbit, pollution
- Soil needs: average and well-drained
Nursery contributed plant descriptions
By: Select Seeds
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How to Grow Euphorbia marginata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- even moisture - drought tolerant
Soil Needs
- average
- well-drained
Special Situation
- pollution tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- variegated
- white
- green
Flower Color
- white
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
- rabbit resistant
Flower Season
- summer
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Euphorbia for your garden
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
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
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - bright shade
- occasional
- dry in summer
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
aka Pencil Milkbush
Plant Type
Shrub, Cactus / Succulent
Zones
9a-12
Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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