Caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) is a plant in the annuals and biennials category that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.
This plant has several common names including: caper spurge, caper bush, caper plant, euphorbia-oil plant, mole plant, mole tree, myrtle spurge, spring wort or wild caper.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 1-2 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: caper spurge, caper bush, caper plant, euphorbia-oil plant, mole plant, mole tree, myrtle spurge, spring wort, wild caper
Scientific name: Euphorbia lathyris
Plant type: Annual / Biennial
Habit: Columnar / Upright
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) – Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) – Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
