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An erect perennial with narrow, waxy, blue-green leaves, flowers with green bracts, followed by caper-like fruit.

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Caper Spurge,Mole Plant. An erect perennial with narrow, waxy, blue-green leaves, flowers with green bracts, followed by caper-like fruit. Max Height 30cm to 1.2m. Max Spread 30cm. Flowers May to June. Fruits August. Full sun. Hardy. CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten. Water thoroughly before planting.

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Euphorbia

Species

lathyris

Varietry
Common Name

Caper Spurge, Mole Plant

Flower Colour

green

Soil

Light

Aspect

Full sun

Foliage

Biennial

Height

30cm, 1.2m

Family

Euphorbiaceae

Spread

30cm

Growth Speed
Growth Habit

Erect

Fragrance

FALSE

Foliage Colour

blue, green

Flowers From

May, June

Colour Fruit

green

Fruits When

August

Moisture

Well drained

Protection
Hardiness

Hardy

Planting

Water thoroughly before planting

Care

Keep moist in first year

Border

Border

Toxicity

CAUTION skin and eye irritant/toxic if eaten

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