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Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'

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Description

This perennial will reach about 3' tall and wide. It has gray green leaves with white margins. Pale yellow flowers with green center blotches bloom in summer. It prefers full sun in cooler areas and afternoon shade in warm inland valleys. It is drought tolerant once it's established. It does better with extra summer water. Soil should be dry and well draining. Broken stems exude sap that may irritate skin and be poisonous if ingested.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3', 3-6'

Width Range

1-3', 3-6'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Summer

Leaf Color

Grey Green, White, Variegated

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Very Low

Growth Rate

Slow

Soil Type

Unparticular

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape

Seasonal Interest

Summer

Location Uses

Perennial Border, Raised Planter, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.

Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.