Jimmy Platt Mediterranean spurge
Euphorbia characias 'Jimmy Platt'
RHS AGM 2015
USDA zones6 to 8
SunHandles full sun to partial sun
WaterNeeds moderate soil
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Creeping
- Bloom season
- Summer
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Jimmy Platt' Mediterranean spurge (Euphorbia characias 'Jimmy Platt') is a perennial for borders, containers, and specimen use. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full or part sun and average moisture. It blooms from early to late summer and stays evergreen. Bees and butterflies visit the flowers. Deer and rabbits usually look elsewhere for a meal.
Pairs well with Autumn fern, Fountain grass, and Red spider lily.