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Products > Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet'   Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet'    [2nd Image] Habit and Cultural Information Category: Perennial Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) Evergreen: Yes Flower Color: Chartreuse Bloomtime: Winter/Spring Height: 2-3 feet Width: 3-4 feet Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade Drought Tolerant: Yes Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F Euphorbia characias 'Portuguese Velvet' - This succulent perennial/ subshrub has gray-green foliage that is covered with soft velvety hairs. It is smaller in height than the more common Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii, growing to only 24-30 inches tall but grows as wide if not even wider. It is attractive year-round and in spring and summer, the flower heads form at the branch tips covering the plant with a chartreuse color. Plant in full sun to light shade and water sparingly. Like all Euphorbia characias selections this one does an excellent job of seeding itself out, so beware. It is hardy to 0-10 degrees F.  This description of this plant is based on our research and our observations of it growing at the nursery, in our own garden and in other gardens. We always appreciate receiving feedback of any kind from those who have any additional information about this plant, particularly if they disagree with what we have written or have additional cultural tips that would aid others growing Euphorbia 'Portuguese Velvet' .     [MORE INFO]