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Posted 05/21/2023 in Perennial

Euphorbia 'Blackbird'

Compact bushy dark purple evergreen foliage even darker if in full sun. Upper bracts of Euphorbia Blackbird are bright yellow-green in spring in glorious contrast to the dark foliage. Makes a good container specimen. Foliage emerges bright red before maturing to purple-black.

Post Details

Latin Name
Euphorbia 'Blackbird'
Common Name
Blackbird Spurge
Planting Zone
Zone 6 Zone 7 Zone 8 Zone 9
Special Interest
Deer Resistant
Bloom Season
Spring
Height
1-2 ft
Spread
1-2 ft
Suggested Uses
Cottage Garden
Potential Pests
No serious problems

Plant Story

Compact bushy dark purple evergreen foliage even darker if in full sun. Upper bracts of Euphorbia Blackbird are bright yellow-green in spring in glorious contrast to the dark foliage. Makes a good container specimen. Foliage emerges bright red before maturing to purple-black.

Special Care Instructions

Best and disease resilient. Deer and rabbit tolerant.

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