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Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

Water Conservation Garden - Bed 3

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climatic Zone: Temperate Australia, drought tolerant, hardy
Plant Type: Upright, evergreen shrub
Soil Type: Well drained light soils, full sun
Maximum Height: 1.2m
Propagation: Seed as soon as ripe or in spring
Flowering Period: Early Spring to Summer, yellow green flowers, grows in dense drifts, when conditions are right
Poisonous: Milky sap and all plant parts will cause discomfort if ingested

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Photo: Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

Photo: Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii

 

 

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