Horned Spurge, Euphorbia wallichii Kohli, Euphorbia longifolia
Perfect for brightening a shady corner of the garden, Euphorbia cornigera (Horned Spurge) is a very showy, clump-forming perennial which enjoys weeks of bright yellow-green flowers. Held in small clusters, they appear in late spring and last until late summer. They are borne on upright, reddish stems clad with lance-shaped, dark green leaves with interesting paler midribs.
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Common names | Spurge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 30" (30cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
| Hardiness |
6 - 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Common names | Spurge |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early, Mid, Late) |
| Height |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spread |
2' - 3' (60cm - 90cm) |
| Spacing |
12" - 30" (30cm - 80cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Salt, Rabbit |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Coastal Garden, Gravel and Rock Garden, Informal and Cottage, Mediterranean Garden |
How many Euphorbia cornigera (Horned Spurge) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Euphorbia cornigera (Horned Spurge) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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