Euphorbia marginata
snow on the mountain
Flower Colors
Description
A branching annual, initally producing a single stem to 90cm high, with narrowly oval light-green leaves in spring. The uppermost leaves gradually develop broad, pure white margins during the course of the season. The flowers are produced on branched stems at the end of the main stem and consist of insignificant, petal-less, greenish-yellow true flowers, surrounded by clusters of showy white bracts
Mature Height
1m
Mature Spread
0.5m
Plant Characteristics
Foliage
Deciduous
Growth Habit
Bushy
Growth Speed
Very Fast · 1.0 m/yr
Soil Texture
ChalkClayLoamSand
Soil pH
AcidAlkalineNeutral
Soil Moisture
Well-drained
Hardiness (RHS)
H4
Flowering Season
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Key Features
Generally pest-freeCity and courtyard gardensCottage and informal gardenPatio and container plantsWildlife gardensBedding