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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

milii (MIL-ee-eye)

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Synonym

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Evergreen

Good Fall Color

Height

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Danger

All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Plant has spines or sharp edges; use extreme caution when handling

Bloom Color

Red

Bloom Time

Blooms repeatedly

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positive

neutral

negative

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