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 Euphorbia characias  Tasmanian Tiger

 

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Categories: Euphorbia

Zone: 6-7-8-9-10

Height:  2' to 3'   And as wide
 
Light:  Full Sun to Part Shade

Plant Patent #15,715

Description

Drought-tolerant and never bothered by pests or disease.  This intriguing Spurge displays narrow, linear foliage of blue-green edged with creamy white, arranged in whorls around upright stems that occasionally show a purple blush. Blooms on this perennial are variegated. In late spring to early summer, these compact plants are topped with large flower bracts of pale yellow and cream that reveal green 'bowtie' centers. Evergreen in areas with warm winters, drought-tolerant Tasmanian Tiger grows best in a full sun to part shade location. Although excellent drainage is critical for success, some moisture is appreciated during extremely dry periods. Pests and disease do not pose any problems, but do be careful to wear gloves as protection against the milky sap that exudes from broken stems. Growing 2 to 3 feet tall and wide. Zones 6-10.

 

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