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Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'

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Overview

Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' is an eye-catching, evergreen perennial with variegated foliage and striking, white-edged leaves. Its upright stems, reaching 2-3 feet, bear clusters of chartreuse flowers encased in cream bracts, blooming in spring. Thriving in USDA zones 7-10, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Ideal for Mediterranean gardens, it offers low maintenance, drought tolerance, and excellent contrast among darker plants. Caution: sap may irritate skin.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, Very LowZones 6–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — When designing with 'Tasmanian Tiger'; which are modified leaves that resemble flowers, image 135

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Mediterranean

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Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — Gloves and protective clothing should be worn when handling to prevent skin irritation; 'Tasmanian, image 81
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — The plant typically reaches a height of about 3 feet and spreads to roughly 2 feet; complementing, image 127
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — 'Tasmanian Tiger' produces vertical spikes of show-stopping bracts; euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger' is
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — and excellent contrast among darker plants; this spurge thrives in well-drained soil and prefers a, image 94
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — Gloves and protective clothing should be worn when handling to prevent skin irritation; 'Tasmanian, image 110
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — Caution: sap may irritate skin
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — needing only occasional pruning to remove spent flower stems and to maintain its attractive shape, image 170
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — complementing the variegated foliage and adding to the plant's striking appearance; and consider placing it in
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — This resilient and striking plant offers both structure and style to a well-composed landscape, image 171
Spurge (Euphorbia Characias 'Tasmanian Tiger') — Caution: sap may irritate skin; <br><br>Maintenance for 'Tasmanian Tiger' is minimal, image 66
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