Euphorbia horrida

African Milk Barrel, Spurge

Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Full sun
Bloom color Purple
Bloom time Mid Summer
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, ground cover, specimen
Height 6" to 36" / 15cm to 90cm
Spread n/a
Growth rate Moderate
Persistence Evergreen, needles or needle-like
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Neutral
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Upright or erect
Attributes and features Attractive foilage