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Euphorbia characias

'Silver Swan'


Silver Swan Spurge




Family
Euphorbiaceae
Genus
Euphorbia
Species
characias
Cultivar
'Silver Swan'
Category
Perennials
RHS Hardiness Zone
H7
Temperature (°C)
-18
Height
45 - 60 cm
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
JulyAugust
General Description
A thick, stout taproot supports biennial stems arising from its woody base, becoming wider on older plants as the outer stems lean outwards. Flowering on two year old stems, the clusters of chartreuse flowers have black to reddish-brown nectaries.
Cultivation
Plant in full sun in well drained soil.
Growth
Medium
Habitat
Horticultural origin.
Leaf Description
Long, narrow, evergreen foliage that has wide silver margins more or less spirally clothe the stems.
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