Euphorbia
'Nothowlee'
Backbird Spurge
Family |
Euphorbiaceae |
Genus |
Euphorbia |
Cultivar |
'Nothowlee' |
Category |
Perennials, Woody |
Type |
Shrub (deciduous) |
Tradmarked Name |
Blackbird™ |
Patent Number |
PP17,178 |
USDA Hardiness Zone |
7 |
Canadian Hardiness Zone |
6b - 7a |
RHS Hardiness Zone |
H6 - H5 |
Temperature (°C) |
-18 - (-12) |
Temperature (°F) |
0 - 10 |
Height |
30 - 45 cm |
General Description |
A compact shrub with dark leaves and acid-green flowers. |
Landscape |
Wonderful container plant. |
Cultivation |
Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
Shape |
Compact, bushy habit. |
Habitat |
Horticultural origins. |
Leaf Description |
Leaves are a deep grape-purple to black, to crimson at the shoot tips. |
Flower Description |
Flowers are an acid-green that provide amazing contrast. |
Propagation |
Propagate from stem-tip cuttings. |
Ethnobotanical Uses (Disclaimer) |
White sap is toxic and may irritate skin if touched. |