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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 Summer Dry: 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.  Information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library, from online sources, as well as from observations made of this plant as it grows in our nursery, in the nursery's garden and in other gardens where we have observed it. We also will incorporate comments received from others and welcome getting feedback of any kind from those who have additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips would aid others in growing Euphorbia 'Portuguese Velvet'.     [MORE INFO]