Euphorbia characias subsp. characias 'Humpty Dumpty' (Wood spurge 'Humpty Dumpty' )

Cultivation

Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. Handle with care as sap is a skin irritant.

Suggested uses

Gravel, Beds and borders, Mediterranean, Cottage/Informal, City, Drought Tolerant, Low Maintenance

UK hardiness

H4

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8

Sunset zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

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

Clump-forming, Compact

Native to

Garden origin

Drought tolerant

Yes

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

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