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Euphorbia 'Jade Dragon'

Euphorbia 'Jade Dragon' Photo/Illustration: Barbara Blossom Ashmun



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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Euphorbia 'Jade Dragon' yew-FOR-bee-ah Genus: Euphorbia
This plant makes a riveting focal point in the border, with golden bracts with red centers that open just above the burgundy-tinted, dark green leaves in spring to summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Milky sap may cause irritation to skin and severe discomfort if ingested.
 Care: This plant prefers well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade.
 Propagation: Sow seed of hardy perennials when ripe or in spring. Divide perennials in early spring.
 Problems: Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, fungal and bacterial diseases.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers
Bloom Time Early Spring; Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Uses Beds and Borders, Ground Covers
Style Cottage Garden
Seasonal Interest Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type Perennials

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