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Euphorbia SAHARA™ Blackbird
Euphorbia x martinii ‘Nothowlee’
Euphorbia x martinii SAHARA™ Blackbird = ‘Nothowlee’ was chosen for its compact, bushy habit and excellent foliage color. New growth is dark red, maturing to dark purple-black by late summer when grown in full sun. Yellow-green flowers in spring provide a striking contrast to the dark foliage, and bracts will also mature to almost black if left on the plants. Mature size is approximately 18″ with an equal spread. Euphorbia Blackbird is a perfect mixed container component, as well as a stunning addition to the garden. I ideal for winter containers combining well with spring bulbs and winter pansies.
Origin: United Kingdom
Description / Plant Notes:
- Zones 6-9 (-10°F or -23°C)
- Exceptionally dark foliage and contrasting yellow-green flowers
- Drought-tolerant once established
Patent Status: PP 17,178
| USDA Zone: | 6 - 11 |
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| Height: | 16 to 20-inches 41 to 51-centimeters |
| Spread: | 16 to 20-inches 41 to 51-centimeters |
| Seasons: | Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Autumn |
| Flower Colors: | Purple, Green |
| Foliage Colors: | Dark Purple, Mahogany to Black |
| Light Levels: | Full-Sun, Partial-Sun |
| Growth Habit: | Compact-rounded |
| Usage: | Container Gardens, Containers, Garden border, Landscapes, Mass landscape planting, Pollinator Plant, Pots |
| Patent Status: | PP 17,178 |
| Origin: | United Kingdom |
Grower Culture |
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| Media: | Well-draining media |
| Crop Timing from Rooted Liners: |
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| 4-inch: | 8 to 10-weeks with 1 ppp |
| 1-gallon: | 10 to 14-weeks with 1 ppp |
| Other Varieties in the Collection: |
• Euphorbia SAHARA™ ‘Ascot Rainbow’ • Euphorbia SAHARA™ ‘Glacier Blue’ • Euphorbia SAHARA™ Ruby Glow • Euphorbia SAHARA™ ‘Tasmanian Tiger’ • Euphorbia SAHARA™ Tiny Tim |