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Euphorbia antisyphilitica
Candelilla or Little Candle
Origin: Southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico.
| Family |
| Euphorbiaceae |
| Genus |
| Euphorbia |
| Species |
| antisyphilitica |
| Category |
| Perennials, Tropicals |
| Type |
| Shrub (evergreen) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 8a |
| Height |
| 30 - 90 cm |
| Spread |
| 30 - 90 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
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| Landscape |
| Makes for a great accent tree or shrub in desert landscapes or Rock gardens but can also be used as a patio pot plant. |
| Cultivation |
| This is a low maintenance plant that is drought tolerant and requires full sun. |
| Habitat |
| Hillsides and slopes of southwestern United States of America and northwestern Mexico. |
| Bark/Stem Description |
| Waxy stems that resemble grey-green pencils. |
| Leaf Description |
| Tiny, narrow leaves. |
| Flower Description |
| Small white and sometimes pink flowers. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Desert Botanical Gardens, Phoenix, Arizona, United States of America. |
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