Diamond Frost®Euphorbia Euphorbia hypericifolia 'Inneuphdia' Diamond Frost®
- Phonetic Spelling
- yoo-FOR-bee-uh hy-PER-ee-see-FOH-lee-uh
- This plant has low severity poison characteristics.
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- Description
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The cultivar 'Inneuphida' is commonly sold under the trade name of Diamond Frost®. It is from the species Euphorbia hypericifolia and is evergreen perennial that is usually grown as annual. It was discovered in 2004 in Gensingen, Germany in a group of Euphorbia hypericifolia plants. It differs from the parent plant by having a more uniform appearance, more branching, more flowers, and smaller flowers. It grows 12 to 20 inches tall and has a mounding habit.
Plant in full sun to partial shade in well-drained soil. They are quite drought and heat-tolerant and are resistant to browsing by deer and rabbits. These low-maintenance plants require no deadheading to enjoy a long bloom season. Pinch to encourage a bushy habit especially if they are grown in containers. They are hardy in zones 10 to 12.
The stems are erect and have widely spaced leaves of grayish-green to bright green. Tiny white bracts are present from spring until the first frost of fall. Diamond Frost® is infertile and does not produce seeds.
Plant these groundcovers in containers, in cottage gardens, or in drought-tolerant gardens. The delicate flowers make a delightful addition to a fairy garden. It is attractive in containers or hanging baskets that are used to line a walkway or border front. It can also be grown indoors as a houseplant.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: No significant problems.
Wear protective gloves when handling these plants due to the toxic milky sap. Keep these plants out of reach of small children and pets. All parts of the plant are toxic if ingested.
VIDEO Created by Laura Barth for "Houseplants, Succulents, and Cacti," a plant identification course offered in partnership with Longwood Gardens.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Euphorbia
- Species:
- hypericifolia
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Annual
- Perennial
- Play Value:
- Easy to Grow
- Edibility:
- Toxic if ingested.
- Dimensions:
- Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 8 in.
- Width: 1 ft. 0 in. - 1 ft. 6 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Annual
- Houseplant
- Perennial
- Poisonous
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Mounding
- Growth Rate:
- Rapid
- Maintenance:
- Low
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Sand
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Moist
- Available Space To Plant:
- Less than 12 inches
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b, 12a, 12b
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Fruit:
- Fruit Description:
- Infertile, doesn't produce seed
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Long Bloom Season
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Petals:
- Bracts
- Flower Description:
- White bracts appear from spring until frost. Sterile, so the plant concentrates its energy into constant flowering.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Gray/Silver
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- The leaves are narrow, grayish-green to bright green.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Description:
- The stems are upright and the leaves are widely spaced. Milky sap exudes from stems when they are broken.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Hanging Baskets
- Houseplants
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Drought Tolerant Garden
- Fairy Garden
- Rock Garden
- Design Feature:
- Border
- Resistance To Challenges:
- Deer
- Drought
- Heat
- Rabbits
- Problems:
- Contact Dermatitis
- Poisonous to Humans
- Problem for Cats
- Problem for Children
- Problem for Dogs
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Poisonous to Humans:
- Poison Severity:
- Low
- Poison Symptoms:
- The milky white latex sap found in all plant parts can cause mild to severe contact dermatitis. If contact with the eyes occurs the sap can cause temporary to permanent damage to the cornea. If eaten, blistering can occur on lips and oral mucosa. Avoid ingesting plant parts and keep plants away from pets and children.
- Poison Toxic Principle:
- Diterpene esters in milky latex
- Causes Contact Dermatitis:
- Yes
- Poison Part:
- Flowers
- Leaves
- Roots
- Sap/Juice
- Stems
