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Yellow Bush Spurge

Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii

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Overview

Euphorbia characias wulfenii, or Yellow Bush Spurge, is an evergreen perennial esteemed for its striking chartreuse blooms in spring. It reaches up to 4 feet in height and spreads around 3 feet, providing a robust, architectural form. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it suits USDA zones 7-10. Distinctive for its drought tolerance, low maintenance, and deer resistance, it thrives in well-drained soils, enhancing borders, and Mediterranean-style gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Very LowZones 6–9Type Perennial
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — Preferring full sun to partial shade, it suits USDA zones 7-10

Culture

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

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — Pair the Yellow Bush Spurge with other sun-loving
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — and handling should be done with gloves.<br><br>Blooming occurs from late winter to early spring
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — is an evergreen perennial esteemed for its striking chartreuse blooms in spring
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — offering a long season of visual interest
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — and Mediterranean-style gardens; blue-green leaves are arranged in a spiral formation along stout stems
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — it thrives in well-drained soils
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — highly valued for its striking foliage and yellow-green
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — Distinctive for its drought tolerance; perennial with green and yellow blooms
Yellow Bush Spurge (Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii) — so placement should be thoughtfully considered away from areas of high human or pet traffic
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Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii
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Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii
Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii
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Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii
Euphorbia Characias Wulfenii
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