Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' (Spurge)

Spurge 'Glacier Blue', 'Glacier Blue' Spurge, PP#19027

Cool blue-gray leaves with broad creamy edges are held horizontally on upright sturdy stems and are topped with creamy white and greenish bracts in spring. The 12-24” tall foliage with provide architectural interest in mixed containers. Prefers well-drained soil. Try with Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ and purple or black Heuchera. Plant 18” apart.

Plant Type Perennials, Shrubs
Hardiness Zone 7-10
Exposure Full Sun
Season of Interest Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Height12" - 18" (in), 18" - 24" (in)
Spread2' - 4' (ft)
Spacing 30 in
Water Needs Low
Maintenance Low
Soil Type Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil PH Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage Well-Drained
Characteristics Evergreen, Showy
Tolerance Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Rabbit
Attracts Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Garden Uses Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
Euphorbia characias 'Glacier Blue' (Spurge) | Spurge 'Glacier Blue', 'Glacier Blue' Spurge, PP#19027 || Cool blue-gray leaves with broad creamy edges are held horizontally on upright sturdy stems and are topped with creamy white and greenish bracts in spring. The 12-24” tall foliage with provide architectural interest in mixed containers. Prefers well-drained soil. Try with Hakonechloa ‘All Gold’ and purple or black Heuchera. Plant 18” apart.
Full Sun, Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter, Low Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Well-Drained, Evergreen, Showy, Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Rabbit Tolerant, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers
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