Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii

Perennials
Written By Tom
 

Common Names: Mediterranean spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Features:

  • An erect, sparsely-branched medium-sized sub-shrub.

  • oblong, grey-green leaves.

  • large, rounded heads of greenish-yellow flowers.

Sunlight: Full

Ultimate Height: 1 - 1.5 metres

Ultimate Spread: 1 - 1.5 meter

Flowering: Spring -Summer

 

Care:

Prune all flowering stems to the ground in spring. Bear in mind that all euphorbias have a thick, milky sap that is an irritant to skin and eyes, so be sure to wear gloves when handling them.

Tom

Gardenwild Gardener

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