Euphorbia dulcis
Botanical Information
Family | Euphorbiaceae |
Genus | Euphorbia |
Species | dulcis |
Category | Perennials |
Details
USDA Hardiness Zone | 5-9 |
USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
Height | 15-30 cm |
Spread | 15-30 cm |
Growth | Fast |
Description and Growing Information
Propagation | Start seed when ripe or in spring; divide plants in early spring. It frequently self-seeds in most gardens. |
Pests | Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, fungal and bacterial diseases. |
Notable Specimens | The A.M. Cuddy Gardens, Strathroy, Ontario, Canada. |
Leaf Description | Bronzy green leaves and greenish yellow bracts in early summer. In autumn, its leaves turn shades of red, orange, and gold. |