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    • Photo of Euphorbia antisyphilitica form by Stan Shebs

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    Also Known As

    • Candelilla

    Plant type

    shrub, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 18"-40"
    • W: 12"-60"

    planting zones

    • 8a-11

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    Euphorbia antisyphilitica plant details

    Euphorbia antisyphilitica is an evergreen cactus / succulent or shrub with blue and green foliage. In spring and winter pink and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and occasional - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia antisyphilitica

    Plant type: cactus / succulent or shrub
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen blue and green
    Mature size: 12 IN - 60 IN - wide, 18 IN - 40 IN - tall
    Flowers: pink and white blooms in spring and winter
    Uses: xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia antisyphilitica

    USDA Zones: 8a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: occasional - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: alkaline, average, gritty and well-drained

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    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    Full Sun to Light Shade. Outdoor. Small Flowers with Pinkish-Red center becoming Cream on the fringe.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia antisyphilitica plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia antisyphilitica

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • occasional - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • alkaline
      • adaptable
      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green
      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • white
      • pink

    • Wildlife

      • butterflies
      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • winter
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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