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Products > Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf'
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| Category: Perennial |
| Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) |
| Origin: Mediterranean (Europe) |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Chartreuse |
| Bloomtime: Spring/Summer |
| Height: 2-3 feet |
| Width: 2-3 feet |
| Exposure: Cool Sun/Light Shade |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Deer Tolerant: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 0-10° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Euphorbia characias 'Bruce's Dwarf' (Bruce's Dwarf Euphorbia) - This is a mystery plant that was given to us by local horticulturist, Bruce Van Dyke as seedlings from plants that were growing in his garden. It is fairly close to the type specimen of Euphorbia characias, which is a smaller version of the familiar Euphorbia characias ssp. wulfenii but grows only to 24-30 inches tall and remains much more dense. The gray-green foliage 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. It does an excellent job of seeding itself out, so beware. It is hardy to <15 degrees F. This may be the same or is a similar plant to what is called Euphorbia characias 'Dumpty' in England.
The information on this page is based on research conducted in our nursery library and 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 that we have visited. We have also incorporated comments received from others and always appreciate getting feedback of any kind from those who have some additional information, particularly if this information is contrary to what we have written or includes additional cultural tips that would aid others in growing Euphorbia characias 'Dwarf'.
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