Snow On The Mountain, Snow-on-the-mountain, Snow in Summer, Ghost Weed, Mountain Snow, Mountain Spurge, Snow Thoroughwort, Agaloma marginata, Dichrophyllum marginatum, Lepadena marginata
Valued as much for its dramatically variegated foliage as for its long-lasting flowers, Euphorbia marginata (Snow On The Mountain) is a single-stemmed annual adorned with oval light green leaves, the upper leaves being striped or margined white, and sometimes even solid white. Tiny flowers, each with white, petal-like bracts, are borne in clusters atop the stems from midsummer to early fall. The overall effect is very eye-catching. Standing out during all its growing season, this remarkable plant is resilient to most pests and diseases, is deer and rabbit resistant, and is easy to care for. Perfect for wildflower meadows or perennial borders.
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Common names | Snow in Summer, Snow On The Mountain, Mountain Snow |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Cutting Garden |
| Hardiness |
2 - 11 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones |
1 - 11 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 |
| Plant Type | Annuals |
| Plant Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Common names | Snow in Summer, Snow On The Mountain, Mountain Snow |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Summer (Mid, Late), Fall |
| Height | 1' - 3' (30cm - 90cm) |
| Spread | 1' - 2' (30cm - 60cm) |
| Spacing | 24" (60cm) |
| Maintenance | Low |
| Water Needs | Low, Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Showy |
| Native Plants | United States, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Connecticut, Massachusetts, Maryland, Southwest, Rocky Mountains, Southeast, Northeast, Midwest, Wisconsin, Indiana, Illinois, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, North Dakota, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Tennessee, South Carolina, Virginia, West Virginia, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Louisiana, North Carolina, Kentucky, Texas, Arizona, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming, Utah |
| Tolerance | Drought, Deer, Rabbit |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds And Borders |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Prairie and Meadow, Cutting Garden |
How many Euphorbia marginata (Snow On The Mountain) do I need for my garden?
| Plant | Quantity | |
|---|---|---|
| Euphorbia marginata (Snow On The Mountain) | N/A | Buy Plants |
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