Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Spurge
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.