Euphorbia stygiana
Euphorbia stygiana (Spurge stygiana, Euphorbia stygiana)
is a small fully hardy perennial evergreen shrub with yellow flowers in late Summer and mid Summer. It grows well in semi-shade and direct sun, and prefers medium levels of water. It has average drought tolerance. It looks best in Summer.Distribution
[edit]A rare plant that originates from the Azores.
Soil
Euphorbia stygiana grows in soils ranging from a pH of 5 (extremely acidic ranges from 0 to 5.1) to 8.5 (alkaline ranges from 8.1 to 8.5). It is adapted to chalk, clay, clay loam, loam, loamy sand, peat, sandy clay, sandy clay loam and sandy loam soils.
Growth
This is a erect shrub and has a rhizomatous growth form, and has an ultimate height of 1.5m / 4.9ft and spread of 1m / 3.3ft. It can take 4-5 years to reach its ultimate height.
Leaves
It has green leaves.
Toxicity
Severe in whole plant. POisonous if eaten. Contact with the skin may cause irritation.
Uses
Attractive foliage, borders, city courtyard garden, container plant, cottage informal garden, drought resistant and low maintenance.
Progagation
Propagation techniques include rhizomes and seed.
-17°C / 1.4F 5 to 8.5 4-5 years 1.5m / 4.9ft 1m / 3.3ft
| Scientific classifications [Edit] | |
|---|---|
| Genus ? | Euphorbia |
| Specific epithet ? | stygiana |
| Common names |
|---|
| Spurge stygiana (Ireland), Euphorbia stygiana (Ireland) |
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