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EUPHORBIA rigida
Commonly known as Milkweed, Spurge
Erect then spreading species with grey-green leaves and cupped yellow flowers which redden with age
£13.50 , 3+ £12.00
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Good to know
Syn. E. biglandulosa -
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, grey mould(Botrytis) -
Place of origin
Morocco, Mediterranean(Portugal to Turkey) -
EvergreenStiff, fleshy leaves 2-7cm (¾-2¾in) long
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Yellow
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Lanceolate
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Height
60cm (24in) -
Spread
60cm (24in)
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Erect, then spreading perennial. Produces terminal umbels 5cm (2in) across, of yellow cyathia cupped by yellow involucres that redden with age.
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Hardy - very cold winter
Hardy in all of UK and northern Europe. Plant can possibly withstand temperatures down to -20°C (-4°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Medium to light, fertile, well drained soil
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Full sun
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skin & eye irritant
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents -
toxic if eaten
People and pets, i.e. cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents
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Mature Size60cm (24in)
60cm (24in)
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