Euphorbia 'Efanthia'

Euphorbia 'Efanthia' is a perennial plant, a hybrid of Euphorbia amygdaloides,[1][2] and Euphorbia X martini.[3]

Euphorbia 'Efanthia'
SpeciesEuphorbia amygdaloides
Hybrid parentageEuphorbia amygdaloides * Euphorbia martinae
Cultivar'Efanthia'

It has dark green,[4] or maroon,[1][2] lance shaped leaves,[4] which fade to a blue-green and it has flowers of bright yellow-green, which are on red stems. It can grow up to 50 cm tall,[1] (12–36 in).[3] It blooms in Spring.[2]

This plant tolerates dry conditions,[3] and has deep-coloured foliage in the fall months. It is best grown in well-drained soils in full sun.[4] It is hardy to USDA zones 4-11.[3][5]

It is an accepted name by the RHS.[6]

References
  1. "Euphorbia 'Efanthia'". dorsetperennials.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  2. Tovah Martin The Unexpected Houseplant: 220 Extraordinary Choices for Every Spot in Your Home, p. 105, at Google Books
  3. Ruth Rogers Clausen and Thomas Christopher Essential Perennials: The Complete Reference to 2700 Perennials for the Home ..., p. 176, at Google Books
  4. "Euphorbia Efanthia". hillier.co.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2017.
  5. Publication Board of the American Society of Landscape Architects Garden Design (2005) at Google Books
  6. "Euphorbia 'Efanthia' (PBR)". rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 29 January 2017.


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