Euphorbia stygiana, Spurge sun urn-shaped flower clusters in spring

urn-shaped flower clusters in spring and summer followed by blue-black fruit which (we're told) can make a nice jam if you're so inclined

These are fickle creatures and not for the faint of heart

A highlight of the early September garden

charcoal stems

Utterly dependable

Euphorbia stygiana, Spurge sun urn-shaped flower clusters in springLeathery green leaves that grow in large whorls top bare stems to an impressive size! Loose, open, chartreuse blooms appear late spring to early summer and are strongly honey scented. It appreciates a well drained site and is drought tolerant once established. Tropicalesque in appearance! We have this plant in a few places in our gardens. It dies completely down to soil level in hard winters and resprouts in the spring. In full sun and a dry site, it