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Euphorbia Seeds - Early Snow
SEASON
Annual
USDA ZONES
3 - 9
HEIGHT
24 inches
BLOOM SEASON
Early to mid fall
BLOOM COLOR
White
ENVIRONMENT
Full sun to partial shade
SOIL TYPE
Not particular about soil type, pH 5.5 - 7.0
DEER RESISTANT
Yes
HOUSE PLANT
No
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Snow On The Mountain (Euphorbia Marginata Early Snow) - Grow Euphorbia seeds for some wonderful, showy color in late summer and fall. Commonly called Snow on the Mountain, Euphorbia Marginata seeds are a great way to establish these late season annuals. The Euphorbia flowers form small white cups at the top and center of the plant with white and green bracts providing the coloring.MORE EUPHORBIA OPTIONS
Planting Directions
TEMPERATURE
70F
AVERAGE GERM TIME
20 - 30 days
LIGHT REQUIRED
No
DEPTH
Cover seed lightly with vermiculite, sand or substrate after sowing
SOWING RATE
5 - 6 seeds per plant
MOISTURE
Keep soil slightly moist, but not wet until germination
PLANT SPACING
24 inches
CARE & MAINTENANCE
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Snow On The Mountain (Euphorbia Marginata Early Snow) - Grow Euphorbia seeds for some wonderful, showy color in late summer and fall. Commonly called Snow on the Mountain, Euphorbia Marginata seeds are a great way to establish these late season annuals. The Euphorbia flowers form small white cups at the top and center of the plant with white and green bracts providing the coloring.
Good for cutting
Grow Snow on the Mountain with other late season flowers like dahlias and mums. These Euphorbia flowers are good for cutting and have a long-life in the vase, but the stems need to be seared to take in water.
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How to grow
How To Grow Euphorbia From Seed: Start Euphorbia seeds directly outside in a prepared seedbed once soil temperatures have warmed in the spring. Snow On The Mountain seeds should be lightly covered and kept moist until germination occurs.
The preference of Euphorbia Marginata is full sun and mesic to dry conditions. Snow-on-the-Mountain plants also adapt to slightly moist soil (if flooding doesn't occur) and isn't particular about the type of soil. It has few problems with pests and disease, and is quite drought resistant.
- Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant
- Average Germ Time: 20 - 30 days
- Keep seeds moist until germination
- Attracts bees and butterflies
- Depth: Cover seed lightly with vermiculite, sand, or substrate after sowing
Flower Specifications
An extremely varied genus, Euphorbia contains annuals, biennials, perennials, subshrubs, trees, and succulents. Most species do well in full sun and light shade, but some species may have other requirements.
- Height: 24 inches
- USDA Zones: 3 - 9
- Season: Annual
- Deer Resistant: Yes
- Drought Tolerant: Yes
Common Questions
What areas of my landscape does Euphorbia Marginata look nice?
Places such as beds and borders, prairies and meadows or your cutting gardens are all lovely places to use Euphorbia Marginata.
Should I wear gloves when working with Euphorbia Marginata?
Yes, both the stems and leaves contain a poisonous milky sap.
My plants are looking droopy why?
Check to make sure your plants are receiving enough sunlight; they can tolerate afternoon shade in hot climates but will get floppy and fall over with too much shade.
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