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Euphorbia albomarginata
Also Known As
- Chamaesyce albomarginata
- Chamaesyce hartwegiana
- Euphorbia stipulacea
- Golondrina
- Rattlesnake Weed
- Whitemargin Sandmat
Plant type
groundcover, annual / biennial
size
- H: 1"
- W: 12"
planting zones
- 9a-10b
Euphorbia albomarginata plant details
Euphorbia albomarginata is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial groundcover with blue and green foliage. In fall, spring and summer burgundy and white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun and low water. Drought tolerant once established. Prefers to be dry in summer. Does well in gritty, rocky and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.
CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia albomarginata
- Plant type: annual / biennial groundcover
- Plant family: euphorbiaceae
- Foliage: deciduous blue and green
- Mature size: 12 IN wide, 1 IN tall
- Flowers: burgundy and white blooms in fall, spring and summer
- Uses: long-blooming, native plant
GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia albomarginata
- USDA Zones: 9a - 10b
- Sun exposure: sun
- Watering frequency: low
- Resistant to: deer, heat
- Soil needs: gritty, rocky and well-drained
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By: Stan Shebs
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How to Grow Euphorbia albomarginata
Sun Exposure
- sun
Water Needs
- low - drought tolerant
Water Needs
- dry in summer
Soil Needs
- well-drained
- rocky
- gritty
Special Situation
- heat tolerant
Features
Foliage Color
- green
- blue
Flower Color
- white
- burgundy
Wildlife
- deer resistant
Flower Season
- spring
- summer
- fall
Foliage Season
- deciduous
Texture
- glaucous
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Plant Type
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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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Width: 10'-15'
- sun
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 2'-8'
Width: 2'-6'
- sun - bright shade
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Plant Type
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Zones
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Size
Height: 3'-4'
Width: 3'-4'
- sun - mostly sun
- occasional - drought tolerant
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