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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

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