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Euphorbia - Spurges

Euphorbia (Spurge) is a very large genus of plants which include a vast array of flowering plants in all shapes and sizes. They range from annuals, perennials, evergreen or deciduous plants to shrubs and trees. Incredibly showy, durable and easy to grow, most Euphorbias are low maintenance plants, deer resistant and enjoy a great heat and drought tolerance. Ideal for beds, borders or rock gardens, they always create a stunning display in the garden.

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Euphorbia 'Blackbird' (Spurge)

Noted for its exceptionally dark foliage which contrast brilliantly with the lime-green flowers, Euphorbia 'Blackbird' or 'Nothowlee' (Spurge) is a bushy, dwarf evergreen sub-shrub or great ornamental interest.

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Euphorbia ammak 'Variegata' (Candelabra Spurge)

Euphorbia ammak 'Variegata' (Candelabra Spurge) is a striking evergreen succulent with a short trunk and upright branches in the shape of a branched candelabra. The entire surface is marbled with creamy-yellow and pale blue-green.

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Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' (Wood Spurge)

Euphorbia amygdaloides Ruby Glow' (Wood Spurge) is a compact, nicely branched, evergreen perennial with rosettes of leathery, ruby red leaves when young, which mature to purple-black. They contrast with bright cherry red stems from which arise sprays of showy, yellow inflorescences borne on chartreuse floral bracts in late spring or early summer. The eye-catching appearance of this spurge makes it a great ornamental plant in gardens and containers.

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Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae (Wood Spurge)

Euphorbia amygdaloides var. robbiae (Wood Spurge) is a spreading evergreen perennial forming colonies of rosettes of shiny, deep green, leathery leaves from which arise large rounded sprays of showy, lime-green flowers in late spring or early summer which last for months. Perfect under trees, in woodland settings, very attractive ground cover.

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Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Island Spurge)

One of the most striking and picturesque plants, Euphorbia canariensis (Canary Island Spurge) is a small succulent shrub adorned with up to 150 vertical branches as thick as a man's arm. Branching from the base, the deep green to reddish stems are usually 4 sided (sometimes 5 or 6)  with regular pairs of dark shining spines along the four corners of the stems.

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Euphorbia ceratocarpa (Sicily Spurge)

Euphorbia ceratocarpa (Sicily Spurge) is a very showy, upright, evergreen perennial or sub-shrub with long narrow gray-green leaves adorned with a prominent midrib. Blooming over a long season, bright yellow-green flowers, held in small clusters, appear above the foliage from mid-summer to mid-autumn. They bloom year-round in mild winter areas.

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Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' (Spurge)

A stunning plant for year-round interest, Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' is an evergreen subshrub with beautifully variegated foliage and long-lasting flowers. Upright, it features erect stems with spirally arranged, narrow, gray-blue leaves adorned with creamy-white margins. In spring, they are topped with broad conical heads of chartreuse flowers, which consist primarily of creamy bracts with a green eye. The overall effect is very eye-catching.

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Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' (Spurge)

A stunning plant for year-round interest, Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' is an evergreen subshrub with beautifully variegated foliage and long-lasting flowers. Upright, it features erect stems with spirally arranged, narrow, gray-green leaves adorned with creamy-white margins. In spring, they are topped with broad conical heads of chartreuse flowers, which consist primarily of creamy bracts with green center blotches. The overall effect is very eye-catching.

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Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii (Mediterranean Spurge)

A stunning plant for year-round interest, Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii is a statuesque evergreen shrub that enjoys months of chartreuse flowers.

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Euphorbia cornigera (Horned Spurge)

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.

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Euphorbia corollata (Flowering Spurge)

Resembling Baby's Breath, Euphorbia corollata (Flowering Spurge) is an upright herbaceous perennial boasting whorls of smooth, bluish green leaves surrounding green stems. From early summer to fall, large and airy flower clusters are borne atop the main stem where 3-7 flowering stalks branch off.

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Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' (Cypress Spurge)

A very unusual groundcover, Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' (Cypress Spurge) is a fast-spreading rhizomatous perennial noted for its colorful foliage and long-lasting chartreuse flowers. Emerging plum-purple in spring, the foliage of soft, narrow leaves, fades to blue-green in summer before turning golden-orange in fall. Semi-evergreen in mild climate areas, this plant dies back to the ground in colder zones.

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Euphorbia cyparissias (Cypress Spurge)

A source of fascination in the garden for its interesting flower heads, Euphorbia cyparissias is a very showy perennial which enjoys months of chartreuse flowers.

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Euphorbia griffithii 'Fern Cottage' (Spurge)

Euphorbia griffithii 'Fern Cottage' is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial noted for its showy burnt orange flowers and red-tinged leaves. Emerging rich bronzy-red in spring, the foliage of narrow, lance-shaped leaves turns mid-green in summer before turning glowing yellow and orange in the fall.

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Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' (Spurge)

Regarded as one of the easiest and most reliable spurges, Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' is a vigorous rhizomatous perennial noted for its showy orange-red flowers and red-tinged leaves. Emerging rich bronzy-red in spring, the foliage of narrow, lance-shaped leaves turns mid-green in summer before turning crimson red in the fall.

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