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Euphorbia rigida

Water Conservation Gardens - Bed 1

Common Name:
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climatic Zone: Temperate Australia, drought tolerant, frost hardy
Plant Type: Erect then spreading, evergreen perennial
Soil Type: Well drained light soils, full sun
Maximum Height: 0.3-0.6m
Propagation: Seed as soon as ripe or in spring
Flowering Period: Early Spring-Summer, yellow flowers
Poisonous: Milky sap and all plant parts will cause discomfort if ingested

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Photo: Euphorbia rigida in flower.

Photo: Euphorbia rigida in flower.

 

 

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