Euphorbia milii splendens var. breonii

Crown of Thorns

Family: Euphorbiaceae Spurge


Type Perennial, succulent
USDA Hardiness range 10A - 11
Exposure Partial shade to full sun
Bloom color Red
Water needs Dry
Landscape uses Border, container, erosion control, ground cover, massing, rock garden
Height 12" to 36" / 30cm to 90cm
Spread 4' to 5' / 1.20m to 1.60m
Persistence Semi-evergreen
Leaf color Green
Fruit color n/a
Soil pH requirements Acidic, neutral, alkaline, slightly alkaline
Soil type Sandy, loamy
Form Irregular or sprawling, rounded, spreading or horizontal
Attributes and features Attractive foilage