Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias)

Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias) is a perennial plant that can grow 50cm – 1.5m tall and 50cm – 1.5m wide.

This plant has several common names including: Mediterranean spurge or Albanian spurge.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: Mediterranean spurge, Albanian spurge
Scientific name: Euphorbia characias
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 50cm – 1.5m
Spread: 50cm – 1.5m
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun
Soil: Chalk, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Well drained
Garden type: Coastal, Informal Garden, Mediterranean Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Flower borders and bedding, Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, Plants for pollinators

Seasonal colors

How to plant Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias) – Prosthetic Head, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias) – Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons