Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) (Info)
Species: mellifera (mel-IF-er-uh) (Info)
 One vendor has this plant for sale.
2 members have or want this plant for trade. Category:
Perennials
Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Red-Orange
Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Foliage:
Grown for foliage
Deciduous
Other details:
Flowers are fragrant
Provides winter interest
Soil pH requirements:
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information:
Non-patented
Propagation Methods:
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; sow indoors before last frost
Seed Collecting:
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Wear gloves to protect hands when handling seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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