Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan spurge) — Bushy

Overview

Euphorbia oblongata is a bushy herbaceous perennial in the genus Euphorbia, part of the Euphorbiaceae family, with deciduous foliage. It typically grows around 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, reaching full size in around 2-5 years. Euphorbia oblongata grows best in partial shade, and tolerates clay and loam soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. It is drought resistant. Suggested uses include gravel garden, rock garden, mediterranean climate plants and wildlife gardens.

About

Euphorbia oblongata is a species of flowering plant in the family Euphorbiaceae. It is a spurge known by the common names Balkan spurge, eggleaf spurge and oblong spurge. It is native to Eurasia but can be found elsewhere as a weedy introduced species. This is a hairy perennial herb growing to maximum heights of just over half a metre. Mature plants reach roughly 0.5-1 metres tall and 0.1-0.5 metres wide, carrying deciduous foliage. In the garden it prefers partial shade and clay and loam soil. It tolerates soil of any pH, moist but well-drained conditions and east-facing, north-facing and west-facing aspects.

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About the genus

Euphorbia is a large and diverse genus of flowering plants, commonly called spurge, in the family Euphorbiaceae.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Euphorbia

Sunlight: Partial shade
Soil type: Clay, Loam
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: East-facing, North-facing, West-facing
Exposure: Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness: H5

Plant details

Euphorbia oblongata size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Herbaceous Perennial
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Height: 0.5-1 metres
Spread: 0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height: 2-5 years
Suggested uses: Gravel garden, Rock garden, Mediterranean climate plants, Wildlife gardens