The Story
This euphorb, a subspecies of E. stygiana, is native to the island of Santa Maria and shares the handsome and striking foliage of the species. Grows to 5ft or so high & wide with sweetly scented, greenish yellow blooms. Full sun to part shade with little summer water once established. Evergreen to 18 to 20F, upper USDA zone 8 and resprouts from the base to 10F, zone 8a. Slightly larger, more succulent, and hardier than Euphorbia mellifera. As with all in the genus, the milky sap is an irritant; avoid contact with eyes and skin.
AZORES SPURGE
Euphorbiaceae
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Description
This euphorb, a subspecies of E. stygiana, is native to the island of Santa Maria and shares the handsome and striking foliage of the species. Grows to 5ft or so high & wide with sweetly scented, greenish yellow blooms. Full sun to part shade with little summer water once established. Evergreen to 18 to 20F, upper USDA zone 8 and resprouts from the base to 10F, zone 8a. Slightly larger, more succulent, and hardier than Euphorbia mellifera. As with all in the genus, the milky sap is an irritant; avoid contact with eyes and skin.
AZORES SPURGE
Euphorbiaceae
*THESE SIZES ONLY AVAILABLE FOR SALE IN OUR RETAIL NURSERY
