Euphorbia, Snow on the Mountain 'Kilimanjaro'

Euphorbiamarginata

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
marginata (mar-jen-AY-tuh)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Not Applicable
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Green
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Weismain, Bayern(127 reports)

Calistoga, California

Clayton, California

Hemet, California

Long Beach, California

San Leandro, California

Dunnellon, Florida

Lenox, Massachusetts

Silver Creek, Nebraska

Astoria, New York

Haviland, Ohio

West Union, Ohio

Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania

Dayton, Tennessee

Arlington, Texas

Jáltipan de Morelos, Veracruz-Llave(45 reports)

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Dayton, TN (Zone 7a) | September 2005 | positive

I planted this from seed while living in zone 5, Indiana and it grew 5-6 ft tall the first year and bushy and had to be staked. I moved ...Read More

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Oak Lawn, IL | August 2004 | neutral

I was at a Farmer's Market this week (in Chicago) and there was some cut snow on the mountain euphorbia that they were selling in bunches...Read More

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Platte Center, NE (Zone 5b) | August 2003 | positive

It is hardy to zone 5, grows in nearby ditches and pastures. Soil where it is growing is mostly sand.
Drought tolerant.

A
Yorkville, IL (Zone 5b) | September 2002 | positive

Excellent Specimen Plant...It speaks for itself! Looks Great next to Diablo Ninebark!

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