Euphorbia lathyris - P9

Description
The Caper spurge (Euphorbia lathyris) is an evergreen perennial that produces light yellow flowers from May to July. In a sunny location with well-drained, loose soil, it usually reaches a height of approx. 1 m and grows to a width of approx. 60 cm.

Bulletpoints
* very beautiful in containers * evergreen

Growth
Euphorbia lathyris can reach a height of 0.8 - 1 m and a width of 40 - 60 cm.

Water
Water regularly and allow the soil to dry out in the meantime.

Location
Preferred location in a sunny position.

Soil
Standard container plant soil. Normal soil.

Planting time
Planting: Autumn, depending on variety also in spring.

Care
Regular watering in summer is particularly important. Morning or evening is the best time for this. Watering should also be done slowly and, if possible, not over flowers and leaves.

Flower
Euphorbia lathyris forms light yellow flowers from May.

Interesting facts
Plant or parts of the plant are poisonous.

Use
Tubs, group planting, rock garden