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| Family | Euphorbiaceae. |
| Genus & Species | Euphorbia mellifera |
| Common Name | Honey spurge. |
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| Size/Shape | Dome-shaped shrub. 4-5 ft. Can be grown in a pot. |
| Leaves | Apple-green foliage. Held in whorls, highlighted by a cream mid-rib. Yellow-green leaves. |
| Flowers | Golden-tan coloured flowers. Yellow to brown. |
| Blooming Season | May. February to June. |
| Fragrance | Heavy with the scent of honey. An intriguing honey-like scent. A strong smell of honey. |
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| Propagation | Easy from seed. Plant seeds from March to May. On a hot day you can hear the seedpods crack and fling the seeds around. |
| Soil | Well drained. Light soil. Humus rich. |
| Water | Moist. Low water. Moist. |
| Pruning | Gloves should be worn when pruning because the sap is a skin irritant. |
| Light | Full sun. Full to partial sun. |
| Climate | Zones 9-11. Thrives in hot climates. |
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| Source to Buy | Chilterns seeds. |
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