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Euphorbia Species, Large Mediterranean Spurge

Euphorbiacharacias

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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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Species
characias (kar-RAY-see-as)
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Synonym
Euphorbia cretica
Euphorbia cuatrecasasii
Euphorbia eriocarpa
Euphorbia rubens
Tithymalus characias
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Evergreen
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
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)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Yellow
Green
Pale Green
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Other Details
Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Alabaster, Alabama

Belvedere Tiburon, California

Barboursville, Virginia

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