Canary spurge (Euphorbia mellifera) is a shrub that can grow 1.5m – 3m tall and 1.5m – 3m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Canary spurge.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 5-10 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Canary spurge
Scientific name: Euphorbia mellifera
Plant type: Shrubs
Habit: Bushy
Height: 1.5m – 3m
Spread: 1.5m – 3m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding
Other characteristics: RHS Award of Garden Merit
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Canary spurge (Euphorbia mellifera) – H.-U. Küenle, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Canary spurge (Euphorbia mellifera) – Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
