Euphorbia characias wulfenii |
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Evergreen Spurge |
Description
Broad clusters of yellow flowers grow from this evergreen perennial. Its upright stems form a 4' tall dome-shaped bush. Crowded all along the stems are narrow, blue-green leaves. It is fairly tolerant to droughts. In the late winter and early spring, its clustered flowers make dense, round to cylindrical masses. Until the seeds ripen, the color holds with only slight fading. At that point, the stalks should be cut out at the base.
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Anatomy
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Culture
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Design
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low, Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Indoor, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Apply a layer of mulch around plants to reduce moisture loss.
Choose organic mulches, such as shredded bark, compost or aged sawdust.