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Tabaiba Majorera

Euphorbia Atropurpurea

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Overview

Euphorbia atropurpurea, or Tabaiba Majorera, is an eye-catching, perennial shrub endemic to the Canary Islands. It boasts an erect and branching form, reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread. Adorned with dark purple, urn-shaped inflorescences in late winter to spring, it adds dramatic color contrast. This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, requiring minimal maintenance in USDA zones 9-11.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Climate Mediterranean
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Medium
USDA zones
5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — perennial with green and multi-colored and red blooms; it produces cylindrical inflorescences of tiny red or
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — Euphorbia atropurpurea, or Tabaiba Majorera, is an eye-catching, perennial shrub endemic to the Canary, image 51
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — perennial for full or half; or contemporary landscapes
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — This drought-tolerant plant thrives in well-drained soil and full sun; perennial for full or half, image 54
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — It boasts an erect and branching form, reaching up to 6-8 feet tall with a similar spread; spoon-shaped, image 52
Tabaiba Majorera (Euphorbia Atropurpurea) — Adorned with dark purple, urn-shaped inflorescences in late winter to spring, it adds dramatic color, image 53

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