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Euphorbia characias wulfenii

Evergreen Spurge

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Information by: J.J. Neilson ArboretumVentura maste        Photographer:

 

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.

 

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:

Fix leaking sprinklers, valves, and pipes.

One broken spray sprinkler can waste 10 gallons per minute - or 100 gallons in a typical 10 minute watering cycle.