Euphorbia characias ‘Portuguese Velvet’
‘Portuguese Velvet’ is a lovely selection of this species with a more diminuitive stature and intriguing leaves that, due to the fine hairs, look as if they’ve been cut from velvet. The flowers are lime green with maroon ovaries and are produced in early spring. This selection does not seem to be quite as hardy as the larger ssp. wulfenii so provide some winter mulch and a well-drained location.
Common Name: Evergreen Spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 7-10
Light: Full Sun
Height: 12-24"
Width: 12-24"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Green
Class: Evergreen
Type: Perennial
Bloom Time: Spring
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Dry and rocky soil (generally limestone) up to 1000m.
Award: AGM
Geographical Origin:
