Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: MILKWEED, SPURGE
Synonym: Euphorbia wulfenii
Native to: Portugal, Western Mediterranean
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Types: perennial, shrub
Forms: clumping, erect, open form
Leaves evergreen
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 3.3 feet
Flower
blue/green, secondary color present
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: evergreen, self-sows
Exposure: sun
Landscape uses: cut flower, hedge or edging
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
