Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge)
Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge) flower clusters attached to thin green stems in a garden.
Botanical names: Euphorbia mellifera, Euphorbia longifolia
Common names: Canary spurge, Honey spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Canary Island
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map
USDA Zone: 8b-11
Plant form: Large bush
Mature height: 5-10 ft
Sun exposure: Full sun or bright light indoor; semi-shade; shade
Cold tolerance: Frost sensitive. Protect from freezing.
Watering: Moderate
Flower color: Red, crimson, vinous; yellow, orange
Suitable for: Outdoors in the suitable USDA zone; small gardens, containers, and indoor growing
Irritating or toxic: IrritatingEuphorbia mellifera is an evergreen shrub or tree growing to 2.5 m (8.2 ft) tall and broad, with narrow leaves up to 20 cm (8 in) long. In spring it produces brown, honey-scented flowers.
If grown in sun it will be more compact â€" a shady position giving an elegant open centred plant.
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Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge) brown flower clusters sitting atop long narrow green leaves and stems.
Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge) with lime green textured fruit clusters and small orange flowers.
Euphorbia mellifera (Canary spurge) showing clusters of tiny yellow flowers amid dense green pointed foliage
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