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Euphorbia Seeds - Early Snow
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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
Flower Specifications
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
LATIN NAME
Euphorbia Marginata
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.
Euphorbia seed | early snow
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