Euphorbia 'Nothowlee' (Backbird Spurge)
Botanical Information
| Family | Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus | Euphorbia |
| Cultivar | 'Nothowlee' |
| Tradmarked Name | Blackbird™ |
| Patent Number | PP17,178 |
| Category | Perennials, Woody |
| Type | Shrub (deciduous) |
| Origin | Notcuts Nursery. |
| Ethnobotanical Uses Disclaimer | White sap is toxic and may irritate skin if touched. |
Details
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 7 |
| USDA Hardiness Ref. | |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone | 6b - 7a |
| Canada Hardiness Ref. | |
| RHS Hardiness Zone | H6 - H5 |
| RHS Hardiness Ref. | |
| Temperature (°C) | -18 - (-12) |
| Temperature (°F) | 0 - 10 |
| Height | 30 - 45 cm |
| Flowering Period | May, June |
Description and Growing Information
| General Description | A compact shrub with dark leaves and acid-green flowers. |
| Shape | Compact, bushy habit. |
| Landscape | Wonderful container plant. |
| Propagation | Propagate from stem-tip cuttings. |
| Cultivation | Grow in full sun or partial shade. |
| Habitat | Horticultural origins. |
| Leaf Description | Leaves are a deep grape-purple to black, to crimson at the shoot tips. |
| Flower Description | Flowers are an acid-green that provide amazing contrast. |