Euphorbia oblongata (Balkan spurge)

Cultivation

Grow in light, well-drained soil in sun. If necessary, add grit or sharp sand to the soil to improve drainage. Dislikes winter wet, so a gravel mulch will help avoid rotting. Often treated as an annual.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Rock, Architectural, Flower Arranging, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9, Zone 10

Sunset zone

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect

Native to

Balkan Peninsula, Turkey, Aegean Islands

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.