Euphorbia characias
Chartreuse Euphorbia
Description
This perennial will reach about 4' tall and wide with a rounded shape. It has blue green leaves with lime green flowers (actually bracts) that bloom from late winter to early spring. When bracts turn yellow, it's time to prune them. Make sure you wear gloves when pruning as plant exudes sap that could cause allergic reaction. This plant does well in full sun and is drought tolerant once it's established. It does spread through saplings but it can easily be controlled.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
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
Mulching around plants helps retain water and improves the soil.