Euphorbia characias Wulfenii is a valuable landscape plant, both for its interesting growth habit and the lovely foliage and flowers.
Upright, woolly stems are borne from a loose clump and they grow in various directions creating an uneven but interesting outline.
The grey-green leaves grow in spirals around the stem, like a coarse feather duster.
At the ends of the stems, spherical flower heads are borne. The flowers are insignificant, but they are surrounded by light green bracts that have brown markings and look quite interesting.
This is a great plant for creating interest and habit contrast.
The milky sap is toxic and can irritate skin and eyes. Wear gloves and eye protection when working with Euphorbia.