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Euphorbia 'Black Bird'

Euphorbia 'Black Bird' Photo/Illustration: Courtesy of Plant Delights Nursery


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Euphorbia 'Black Bird' yew-FOR-bee-ah Synonyms: 'Nothowlee', 'Blackbird' Genus: Euphorbia
With velvety foliage that darkens to near black in full sun, 'Black Bird' euphorbia looks good in perennial borders and is especially striking in containers. Flowers open above bright, lime green bracts on red stems that form a compact vase shape.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Dark, velvety foliage and yellowish green bracts. The latex sap will irritate skin.
 Care: Provide full sun to part shade and well-drained soil. When the flowers fade, cut the stem at the base to make new shoots, but avoid contact with the sap, which causes skin irritation.
 Propagation: Divide plants in early spring, or take cuttings in spring or early summer.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Clumps
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Medium Moisture
Maintenance Low
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Spring; Late Spring; Spring
Foliage Color Black;Evergreen
Flower Color Green Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Container
Style , Rock Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest
Type ,Perennials

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