Euphorbia characias
(sold as Tasmanian Tiger)
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: MILKWEED, SPURGE
Native to: Portugal, Western Mediterranean
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 3 feet
Max width: 3 feet
Flower
secondary color present, white/off white, yellow
Leaf
green, secondary color present
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil type: well drained
USDA Zones: zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: +10 to +40 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
