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| Category: Succulent |
| Family: Euphorbiaceae (Spurges) |
| Origin: Madagascar |
| Evergreen: Yes |
| Flower Color: Yellow |
| Bloomtime: Year-round |
| Height: 1-2 feet |
| Width: 1-2 feet |
| Exposure: Full Sun |
| Seaside: Yes |
| Summer Dry: Yes |
| Irrigation (H2O Info): Low Water Needs |
| Winter Hardiness: 25-30° F |
| May be Poisonous (More Info): Yes |
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Euphorbia milii 'Aurea' (Yellow Crown of Thorns) - This evergreen succulent shrub grows to about 18 to 24 inches tall with gray spiny stems that sparsely hold small oblong pale green leaves at the tips. Also at the tips of the branches are the pairs of flowers. Unlike the species, the common Crown of Thorns which has red bracts, the bracts surrounding the flowers of this variety are yellow. Flowers can be present year-round in mild climates but are strongest in the spring. It has low water needs and does best in the full sun or light shade. It is hardy to about 28 degrees F. A great container plant, in a rock garden or trained up as a small wall covering. Tolerates seaside conditions.
The information about Euphorbia milii 'Aurea' displayed on this web page is based on our research conducted in the nursery's horticultural library and from reliable online resources. We also include observations made about it as it grows in our nursery gardens and other gardens we have visited, as well how the crops have performed in containers in our nursery field. We will also incorporate comments we receive from others and welcome hearing from anyone with additional information, particularly if they can share cultural information that would aid others in growing this plant. |
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