A bushy evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts. Max Height 1m. Max Spread 1m. Flowers April to June. Full sun. Frost hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.
Euphorbia characias
A bushy evergreen perennial with grey-green leaves and flowers with yellow-green bracts.
	
	
	Category: Shrubs
	
	
							
											
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								| Generic | Euphorbia | 
|---|---|
| Species | characias | 
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | |
| Flower Colour | yellow, green | 
| Soil | Light | 
| Aspect | Full sun | 
| Foliage | Evergreen | 
| Height | 1m | 
| Family | Euphorbiaceae | 
| Spread | 1m | 
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Bushy | 
| Fragrance | FALSE | 
| Foliage Colour | grey, green | 
| Flowers From | April, June | 
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Well drained | 
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Frost hardy | 
| Planting | Water thoroughly before planting | 
| Care | Keep moist in first year | 
| Border | Border | 
| Toxicity | CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten | 
| Pruning | |
| Pruning Time | |
| Pests and diseases | |
| Maintenance | |
| Propagation | 
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