Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue'

(Euphorbia characias Glacier Blue) yew-FOR-bee-ah kar-AY-see-ahs Genus:  Euphorbia

This upright, evergreen shrub has stunning texture and form. Its gray-green leaves and woolly, purple-tinged stems form billowy, 4-foot long branches. From early spring to early summer, it produces giant cylindrical bract clusters in yellow-green with purple-black nectar glands, and creates a specimen that looks otherworldly.

Noteworthy Characteristics: 

Milky sap may cause irritation to skin and severe discomfort if ingested.

Care: 

The taproot is tolerant of a range of soils, but resents transplanting once established. 

Propagation: 

Sow seed when ripe or in spring at 59° to 68°F.

Problems: 

Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, fungal and bacterial diseases.

Overview

Height 3 ft. to 6 ft. Spread 3 ft. to 6 ft. Growth Habit Clumps Growth Pace Moderate Grower Light Full Sun Only Moisture Dry to Medium Maintenance Low Characteristics Showy Flowers, Showy Foliage, Showy Seed Heads Bloom Time Early Spring, Early Summer, Late Spring, Spring, Summer Flower Color Yellow Foliage Color Evergreen Uses Beds and Borders, Container, Screening, Specimen Plant/Focal Point, Suitable as Annual Style Rock Garden Seasonal Interest Winter Interest Tolerance Deer Tolerant Type Perennials