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Euphorbia characias

Bush or Dome Euphorbia

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Information by: Jerry Sortomme Editor        Photographer: Steve Mullany

 

Description

This perennial will reach about 4' tall and has blue green leaves with bright green flowers that bloom from late winter to early spring.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Green

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

n/a

Design Styles

Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, Walls / Fences, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems. Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.