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Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl'

Family Euphorbiaceae
Plant Type
Zone USDA:   7a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H3 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Spread 60 - 70 cm (2 ft)
Light full sun to partial shade
Soil Moisture average, well-drained
Soil Type clay to sandy
Soil pH acidic to alkaline

Description Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' (characias spurge) bears black blossoms during early spring to late spring. This plant has evergreen foliage that is greyish aquamarine and greyish green in colour. Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' (characias spurge) is a specimen plant and it can serve as a focal point in your garden.
Typical Uses Accent, border, container, cut flowers, mass planting, specimen and woodland.
Special Characteristics Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' is noted for being naturally resistant to deer and rabbits.
Cautions Euphorbia characias 'Black Pearl' (characias spurge) is poisonous or toxic so keep this in mind if you have children or pets that could be at risk.