Euphorbia 'Black Bird'
Black Bird Euphorbia
Description
Blackbird Spurge is a compact bushy dark purple evergreen foliage even darker if in full sun. Upper bracts of Euphorbia Blackbird are bright yellow-green in spring in glorious contrast to the dark foliage. Makes a good container specimen. Valuable for hot dry sites, these Mediterranean natives know how to take the heat. The more sun the deeper the foliage color. Remarkably adaptable.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3'
Width Range
Flower Color
Yellow
Flower Season
Spring
Leaf Color
Purple
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Unparticular
Soil Condition
Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Allergenic, Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Seascape, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage
Seasonal Interest
Spring
Location Uses
Entry, Patio, Roadside, Walkways, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
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.