Euphorbia characias wulfenii
Yellow Bush Spurge
Description
Broad clusters of lime green flowers appear in winter and spring. These flowers create dense, round cylindrical masses! This evergreen perennial has upright stems forming a 4' tall dome-shaped bush. Crowded all along the stems are narrow, blue-green leaves. Once it's established, it is drought tolerant. Until the seeds ripen, the flower color holds with only slight fading. At that point, the stalks should be cut out at the base. Use gloves as sap is poisonous.
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
3-6'
Width Range
1-3'
Flower Color
Green, Yellow
Flower Season
Winter, Spring
Leaf Color
Blue Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Poisonous
Design Styles
Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Winter, Spring
Location Uses
Perennial Border, Foundation, Patio, With Rocks
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Mass Planting
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.
If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.