Mediterranean spurge
Euphorbia characias
Mediterranean spurge is a tough, architectural evergreen shrub that thrives in full sun to part shade and well-drained soil, making it ideal for dry or Mediterranean-style gardens. Once established it is highly drought tolerant and requires little supplemental watering. Handle with care as its milky white sap is a skin and eye irritant — always wear gloves when pruning.
Care Level
Low
Sun
Partial Sun
Water
Moderate
Growth Rate
Moderate
Mature Height
6″ – 60″
Soil
loam
Life Cycle
Perennial
Spacing
36″
Watering Schedule
Every 14-21 Days • Water Deeply But Infrequently; Allow Soil To Dry Out Between Waterings
Soil pH
7 – 7.5
Temperature
-30° – 95°F
Root Depth
Medium
Foliage
Medium
Native to
Attracts
Sources
Data: trefle, usda
Image: trefle.io — Taken Mar 27, 2010 by antonio (cc-by-sa)
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