Euphorbia mellifera
Euphorbia mellifera (Honey Spurge)
is a bushy frost hardy perennial evergreen shrub with green and pink flowers in late Spring, early Summer and mid Summer. It grows well in direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. The flowers are arranged in a compound (double) umbel inflorescence.
Soil
Euphorbia mellifera grows in soils ranging from a pH of 6 (acidic ranges from 5.6 to 6) to 8 (slightly alkaline ranges from 7.6 to 8). It is adapted to clay loam, loam, loamy sand, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a erect shrub has a fast rate of growth and has a clump forming growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1.8m / 5.9ft and spread of 1.8m / 5.9ft.
Leaves
It has green and cream leaves. They are linear in shape.
Exposure
The plant prefers a sheltered situation.
Scent
A moderate pleasant scent is emitted from the flower.
Toxicity
Severe in sap. Contact with the skin will cause severe irritation.
Uses
Architectural, attractive foliage, borders and container plant.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include cuttings and seed.
Origin
Portugal, Azores. Portugal, Madeira. Spain, Canarias (Canary Islands).
-9°C / 15.8F 6 to 8 1.8m / 5.9ft 1.8m / 5.9ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Euphorbia |
| Specific epithet ? | mellifera |
| Common names |
|---|
| Honey Spurge (Ireland) |
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