Family: Euphorbiaceae
(yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee) Genus: Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh) Cultivar: Blackbird
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscapingAverage Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater Sun Exposure Full SunFoliage Grown for foliageThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color Burgundy/MaroonDark/Black Height 12-18 in. (30-45 cm)18-24 in. (45-60 cm) Spacing 18-24 in. (45-60 cm)Hardiness USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F) USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reactionBloom Color GreenBloom Characteristics UnknownBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Mid SpringOther details UnknownSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information PatentedPropagation Methods UnknownSeed Collecting N/A: plant does not set seed, flowers are sterile, or plants will not come true from seed |