Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.
This plant is commonly known as Mediterranean spurge.
This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.
Plant profile
Common name: Mediterranean spurge
Scientific name: Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Spreading / Branched
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Mediterranean Garden
Planting type: Cut Flowers, Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators
Seasonal colors
| Season | Stem | Foliage | Flower | Fruit |
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How to plant Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii) – Agnieszka Kwiecień, Nova, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Cultivation profiles – Growing Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias subsp. wulfenii) – Touam (Hervé Agnoux), CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
