Euphorbia ceratocarpa

Common Name:

Plant Type:
Evergreen perennial
Family:
Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Geographic Origin:
Mediterranean Region
California Native?:
No

Plant Size:
4-5 feet
Landscape/Garden Uses:
Mixed plantings
Flowering Season:
Spring and summer

Flower Color:
Pale yellow
Exposure:
Sun or light shade
Soils:
Most soils

Suggested Irrigation:
Moderate to occasional watering
Estimated Hardiness:
Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less

This is a mounding plant, growing nearly erect, with several slender stems rising four to five feet from a common base. It has rather loosely set, narrow pale green leaves, up to 3 inches long, with conspicuous lighter midribs. It has a long flowering season beginning in late spring, displaying broad floral sprays with cheery yellow leaves and bracts at the shoot tips. Altogether, it gives an unusual and beautiful impression. Hardy to 15 degrees F. or less.