Shrubs

Euphorbia 'Tasmanian Tiger' (Variegated Spurge)

Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'

Also known as Tasmanian Tiger Spurge

$7.50
SunFull sun
💧WaterLow
🌡Zones7-10
🦌DeerResistant
🌊CoastalSuitable

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About This Plant

Euphorbia 'Tasmanian Tiger' (Variegated Spurge), 'Tasmanian Tiger', is valued for its garden character and seasonal interest in PNW landscapes.

Euphorbia 'Tasmanian Tiger' is an ornamental shrub valued for its seasonal interest and the role it plays in the garden landscape.

Full sun to part shade suits this species. Plant in moist, well-drained soil. Hardy USDA Zone 5 to 9. Provide consistent moisture during establishment. Watch for general pest pressures common to the region.

For a Pacific Northwest native shrub of similar character, consider Mahonia aquifolium (Tall Oregon Grape, Oregon state flower), Philadelphus lewisii (Mock Orange), or Holodiscus discolor (Oceanspray) , all support native pollinators and birds.

Plant Details

Botanical
Euphorbia characias 'Tasmanian Tiger'
Common name
Tasmanian Tiger Spurge
Mature size
24-36 in tall × 18-24 in wide
Growth rate
Moderate
Bloom time
Late spring
Bloom color
Pink, White
Foliage color
Green

Care Notes

Plant in well-drained, lean soil; sandy and rocky mixes are ideal. Resents rich or wet conditions. Wear gloves when pruning or dividing, as the milky sap is a strong skin and eye irritant. Drought-tolerant once established.

Garden Attributes

  • Pacific NW native
  • Deer resistant
  • Coastal suitable
  • Grown organically
  • Pollinator value: Bees, Syrphid flies
  • Wildlife: Pollinator support
  • ⚠ Toxic to pets if ingested
  • ⚠ Skin irritant: wear gloves when handling
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