Euphorbia characias wulfenii
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Common NameSpurge
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CA NativeNon-native
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Plant TypeSucculent
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Size3' - 5' High 3' - 4' Wide
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Flower ColorYellow
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Bloom Time
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Summer
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LeavesBlue-green
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EvergreenEvergreen
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Deer ResistantRarely Damaged
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Wildlife Value
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Butterfly & Other Insect Nectar
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Growth RateFast
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HardinessHardy
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Adverse Growth FactorsInvasive
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Special Features
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Low Maintenance
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Specimen
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Water Use
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Drought Tolerant
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Soil pH6.5-7.5 (neutral)
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Exposure
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Full Sun
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Partial Shade
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Shade
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Soil TypeRocky
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DrainageGood Drainage
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Description and Cultural Plant Tips
Self-sows freely. Stalks may be cut back to the ground when the blooms fade.
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Master Gardener Comments
This large blue-green plant with chartreuse flower bracts is quite showy. It can be used as a specimen or a hedge plant. Can be invasive if not pruned after blooming. Take care when pruning as the white sticky sap (as with all euphorbias) can irritate the skin. Is poisious if ingested. (related to ponsettias)
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Varietals
‘Tasmanian Tiger’ is a little smaller (2’ X 3’) and has variegated foliage.
‘Lambrook gold’ has a purer yellow flower.