coral spurge
Euphorbia corallioides
Euphorbia corallioides
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Euphorbia is one of the largest plant genera on earth and as such has the largest range of form and habit of any plant family. There are Euphorbias for hot dry places and for shady moist spots.
E. corallioides blooms all summer long. Yellow-green bracts and flowers contrast beautifully with the grey-green foliage. Young shoots may be flushed pink or red. Short-lived but self-seeds well.
WARNING: May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested. Sap or juice may
cause dermatitis.
Zones: 4 to 8
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 18 to 24 in.
Spread: 24 to 30 in.
Exposure: Full Sun to Part Shade
Soil: Dry, Well-drained, Rocky, Loamy, Warm
Bloom Time: May to September
Native Range: Italy, Sicily, Malta
Image Credits:
- Akos Kokai, CC BY 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons
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PREORDERS
You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for spring 2025 shipment. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded when we ship.
We will begin shipping plants as soon as they are ready in spring. Woodies will likely begin shipping in April. Perennials will likely begin shipping in May. If ordering multiple varieties, we will hold until all plants are ready to ship together. If you would like to receive plants sooner please reach out.
We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.
DELIVERY
Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.
- 4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
- 1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
- trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.
PLANT SIZES
We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:
- 4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
- 2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
- 1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)
Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.
Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.
Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.
Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.