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.
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
Water Saving Tip:
Change spray sprinklers to low-flow bubbler or drip systems.
Shrubs and trees are ideal candidates for this type of irrigation because the water is applied directly to the root zones.