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Euphorbia brachycera
Also Known As
- Euphorbia montana var. robust
- Euphorbia odontadenia
- Euphorbia philora
- Euphorbia robusta var. interioris
- Galarhoeus robustus
- Tithymalus brachycera
- Tithymalus philorus
- Tithymalus philorus f. dichotomus
- uphorbia montana
- Horned Spurge
- Shorthorn Spurge
Plant type
annual / biennial
size
- H: 18"
- W: 18"
planting zones
- 1-12
Euphorbia brachycera plant details
Euphorbia brachycera is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial with green foliage. In spring chartreuse, green, pink and yellow flowers emerge followed by green fruit. Features glaucous texture. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia brachycera
- Plant type: annual / biennial
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous green
- Mature size: 18 IN wide, 18 IN tall
- Flowers: chartreuse, green, pink and yellow blooms in spring
- Uses: xeric
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia brachycera
- USDA Zones: 1 - 12
- Sun exposure: sun
- Resistant to: deer
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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How to Grow Euphorbia brachycera
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Features
Foliage Color
- green
Flower Color
- pink
- yellow
- chartreuse
- green
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Fruit
- green
Flower Season
- spring
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
Shrub
Zones
10a-11
Size
Height: 10'-15'
Width: 10'-15'
- sun
- dry when dormant
- dry in summer
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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
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Plant Type
Cactus / Succulent
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 20"-30"
Width: 20"-30"
- bright shade
- drought tolerant
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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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