Plants in family euphorbiaceae
Euphorbia corollata 'Carolina Snow'
Euphorbia corollata 'Carolina Snow' is a deer-resistant native plant that thrives on dry, shaded banks. It forms a small mound of dusty-green foliage and produces clouds of small white flowers from late June to September. This drought-tolerant plant performs best in sunny locations and offers great garden value with its long bloom period.
Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae
Euphorbia amygdaloides ssp. robbiae is a perennial groundcover with deer-resistant dark green foliage. It is slightly stoloniferous, making it ideal for shady sites, and produces chartreuse flowers in early spring. This euphorbia is drought-tolerant and adds a touch of color to gardens with its vibrant foliage.
Euphorbia flanaganii 'Medusa's Head'
Euphorbia flanaganii 'Medusa's Head' is a drought-tolerant succulent that reproduces in various ways. It thrives in sunny areas with porous, well-draining soil and requires little watering. This plant is susceptible to freezing in cold weather.
Euphorbia mahabobokensis
Euphorbia mahabobokensis is a shrubby succulent endemic to Madagascar, thriving in subtropical or tropical dry forests and shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss and features a unique caduciform root structure. This plant is adapted to full sun to partial shade and is hardy in zone 9b, making it suitable for warm climates.
Euphorbia denisiana var. ankarensis
Euphorbia denisiana var. ankarensis is a slow-growing, long-lived plant that thrives in full sun but can tolerate moderate shade. It requires mineral soil with good drainage and should be watered sparingly in summer, kept dry in winter. This tender plant needs frost protection.
Euphorbia huttoniae
Euphorbia huttoniae is a unique succulent native to South Africa, characterized by its broad, shallow, cup-shaped form. It grows up to 12 inches tall and features green flowers with white accents. This plant is winter-dormant and requires minimal water during this period. It thrives in direct sunlight and prefers a deep pot with good air circulation for its roots.
Euphorbia leistneri
Euphorbia leistneri is a unique plant endemic to northwest Namibia and southwest Angola, thriving in subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. It features big bamboo-shaped leaves on separate vertical columns and pale green cyathia. This plant is threatened by habitat loss and is related to Euphorbia monteiri.
Euphorbia 'Efanthia'
Euphorbia 'Efanthia' is a hybrid plant with blue-green leaves that turn purple in cooler weather. It produces large, bright yellow flower clusters in late spring and requires good drainage. This plant is suitable for sun perennials and xeriscaping, attracting butterflies while being rabbit resistant.
Euphorbia milii 'Grandiflora Khurap Sian'
Euphorbia milii 'Grandiflora Khurap Sian' is a shrubby plant from Madagascar with woody stems and bright red flowers. It is frost-hardy and blooms year-round, thriving in bright sun to partial shade. This drought-resistant plant requires minimal watering.
Euphorbia jolkinii
Euphorbia jolkinii is a garden-origin hybrid with ananas-like branches and a thickened root with a short caudex. It features characteristics intermediate of its parent species, Euphorbia susannae and Euphorbia bupleurifolia. This spherical, slow-growing plant prefers light shade and requires constant moisture in summer, with less in winter. It thrives in temperatures above 50°F and is known for its unique appearance and adaptability.
Euphorbia spirosticha
Euphorbia spirosticha is a small, perennial succulent with a shrub-like appearance and wavy, zig-zag edged leaves. It is a mat-forming species that spreads horizontally via rhizomes, making it suitable for ground cover. This plant is smaller and slower growing than the standard Euphorbia decaryi, adding a unique texture to succulent collections. Its distinctive foliage and growth habit make it an interesting addition to rock gardens and xeriscapes.
Euphorbia polygona var. horrida 'African Milk Barrel'
Euphorbia polygona var. horrida, also known as the African Milk Barrel, is a drought-tolerant plant that reproduces in numerous ways. It requires sunny areas and ample light, making it a resilient choice for arid environments.
Euphorbia spectabilis
Euphorbia spectabilis is a summer succulent shrub known for its small, dark-pink flowers and ornamental appeal. The leaves are stalk-less, somewhat fleshy, and obovate, with a keeled midrib and scattered spines on the lower surface. This plant is often used as a potted ornamental due to its unique foliage and flower structure.
Euphorbia meloformis 'Variegata'
Euphorbia meloformis 'Variegata' is a slow-growing succulent with round green and purple banded, spineless stems. It features 8 to 12 ribs and occasionally offsets from the base. Small yellow flowers appear on long peduncles, and the plant requires full sun and sparse watering in summer.
Euphorbia milii 'Muang Rassami'
Euphorbia milii 'Muang Rassami', native to Madagascar, is a woody succulent known for its thorny stems and vibrant flowers in shades of red, yellow, and pink. This plant can grow between 3 to 6 feet tall and flowers throughout the year, making it a colorful addition to any garden. It is frost-hardy and prefers bright sun to partial shade, thriving in poor soil conditions. Euphorbia milii is slow-growing and can be propagated from cuttings, suitable for USDA zones 9-11.
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is a broadleaved evergreen known for its wine-colored stems and reddish-purple and green leaves. This plant retains its vibrant color throughout winter and produces flowers ranging from chartreuse yellow to bright green. It thrives in full sun, which encourages maximum bud and blossom production, and prefers well-drained, medium moisture soil. Suitable for rock gardens or as edging plants, it adds year-round interest to any landscape.
Euphorbia tulearensis
Euphorbia tulearensis is a slow-growing species endemic to Madagascar, known for its small, bell-shaped greenish-yellow flowers. It has a tuberous rootstock that can grow to massive proportions and prefers full sun to light shade.
Euphorbia genoudiana
Euphorbia genoudiana is a small branched shrublet with waxy slender stems and bone-colored thorns. It produces grass-like leaves and inflorescences with glossy yellow-orange nectar glands. This plant is native to Madagascar and thrives in partial shade.
Codiaeum variegatum 'Mamey'
Codiaeum variegatum 'Mamey' is a broadleaf evergreen perennial with leathery leaves displaying a vibrant mix of yellow, orange, red, purple, pink, and green. It grows upright with a twisted form and thrives in USDA zones 10-11.
Euphorbia esculenta 'Inhermis'
This plant is suited for well-drained soil and can grow in full sun to partial shade. It is slow-growing and long-lived, with thick white milky sap (latex) that is poisonous.
Euphorbia bisellenbeckii
Euphorbia bisellenbeckii, known as Octopus Arms, is a plant with stems covered in a velvety green epidermis, forming clusters of small branches. It originates from Ethiopia, Somalia, and northern Kenya, and features pink-toned flowers in full sun. This plant requires dry conditions in winter and prefers half sun or part shade.
Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata'
Euphorbia spiralis 'Cristata' is a fast-growing plant originating from Yemen, known for its peculiar growth habit and white and pink flowers in March. It requires well-drained soil and full sun exposure, with a frost tolerance of 32°F. This plant is propagated vegetatively and is suitable for hardiness zones 10a to 11.
Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan'
Euphorbia characias 'Silver Swan' is a perennial known for its grayish-green and silvery-white variegated foliage. It produces greenish-yellow and white flowers in spring, attracting pollinators and butterflies. This plant thrives in sunny sites with afternoon shade and adapts to hot, slightly drier conditions. Hardy in zones 8-10, it can be used as an annual in cooler zones and is ideal for rock gardens, cottage gardens, and borders.
Euphorbia cereiformis
Euphorbia cereiformis is a drought-tolerant cactus that thrives in sunny environments with minimal watering. It requires porous, well-draining soil and can endure dry periods between waterings. This plant is well-suited for those seeking low-maintenance greenery.