Euphorbia anoplia
Tanzanian zipper plant, Euphorbia anoplia, is a small colony-forming spineless spurge with bright green, ridged, cylinders.
Description:
Tanzanian zipper plant, also known as Euphorbia polygona var. anoplia, is a small colony-forming spineless spurge with bright green, ridged, cylinders that can grow slowly to 12 inches high sporting horizontal light and dark green striping. They freely make offsets at the base forming attractive specimen colonies over time. The burgundy and purple flowers along the many ribs are attractive.
Common Name: Tanzanian Zipper Plant
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 9-11
Light: Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 4-8"
Primary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Secondary Bloom Colour: Purple
Class: Evergreen
Type: Tender
Bloom Time: Summer
Soil Moisture: Dry, Drought Tolerant
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits:
Deer Resistant: Unknown
BC Native: No
Native Habitat:
Award:
Geogrpahical Origin: Europe and Africa - Southern Africa and Madagascar
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