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Euphorbia, Wood Spurge, Milkweed Spurge 'Shorty'

Euphorbiacharacias subsp. wulfenii

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Family

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)

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Genus

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)

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Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Grown for foliage

Evergreen

Height

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)

USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)

USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)

USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color

Bright Yellow

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

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sue820

Marietta, GA | April 2010 | positive

I love this plant. Here in Atlanta, it grows about 2' x 2' and is evergreen with no winter damage. It blooms in early spring and has a ...Read More

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