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Evergreen Spurge

Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet'

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Overview

Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge, treasured for its lush, velvet-textured foliage and vibrant green color. Reaching up to 3 feet in height and spread, this perennial adds year-round interest with its upright stems and spherical clusters of chartreuse flowers in spring. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil, making it a versatile choice for low-maintenance landscapes and Mediterranean gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 6–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
6–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Evergreen Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Portuguese Velvet') — Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' is a striking evergreen spurge

Photograph: Maurizio Carlini, CC BY-SA 4.0 · source

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