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Euphorbia biglandulosa-Gopher
Plant
Strange but wonderful, Euphorbia biglandulosa is a
shrubby evergreen perennial that looks like something from
another planet. This native of the Mediterranean has long,
arching stems that are lined with fleshy, grey-green leaves.
Broad clusters of chartreuse flowers occur at the branch tips in
the winter and early spring. The flowers are followed by small
brown seed pods that explode upon ripening. The herbaceous stems
die back after flowering and seed production, leaving a low
basal rosette of grey-green foliage. The old flowering stems
should be removed in late spring. Gopher plant regrows quickly
each year to a blooming size of 3 feet tall and wide. Plant Euphorbia
biglandulosa in full sun or part shade, and in soil with
excellent drainage. This plant is susceptible to damping off in
the summer months, so supplemental irrigation should be
monitored closely. It is hardy to 5° F. USDA Zone 7.
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