Snow On The Mountain (Euphorbia marginata) is one of the few late summer plants that grows well in my garden. They’ve been in bloom for a couple of weeks now, adding at least a little color to my barren landscape. For information on this flower please see my post from earlier this year.
The close-up below highlights the intricate detail of the plant’s small flower clusters.
Here’s an even closer view. These flowers measure only about 3/8 of an inch across. If you don’t look closely at this plant you might miss the blooms altogether, as the most striking part of it remains the variegated white and green leaves.
The seeds of Euphorbia marginata take a while to form and dry. I usually end up picking the small pods off the plant and crushing them so I can drop the seeds where I’d like them to come up. The number of plants that come up in my garden doesn’t change much from one year to the next, so I’m guessing the rate of germination for these seeds isn’t very high.
Though small, the flowers do attract pollinators. Most of my plants, as they get larger, seem to be inhabited by a spider or two, also.
Snow On The Mountain (Euphorbia marginata) is a great addition to any garden, especially for those of us who must put up with hot, dry summers. They’re drought-tolerant and at this time of the year they brighten up an area that has reverted to mostly foliage.
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As usual, your photos are exquisite. You’re so right about snow on the mountain, it’s an excellent plant in tge late summer Texas garden. Thanks for the reminder.
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I wish there were more like it!
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I love this Euphorbia – it is one to try and track down this summer! The pictures are just beautiful
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I’ve seen seeds at various online resources, but have never seen the plants or seeds for sale at local greenhouses, etc. It’s a wildflower around here and just sprang up in my garden one year unannounced! I’m sure you can locate seeds online, though.
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Beautiful photos and plant- in my garden grows this beautiful and strong plant.
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Yes, I really like this plant. I’m glad to see that others do, too!
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Majestic! Is it in full shade?
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Actually they grow in full sun, which is really hard to believe considering our summer heat. They seem to get stronger as the summer goes on. When they’re small they tend to wilt a bit without some water to combat the heat, but once they mature and begin blooming they just keep going strong.
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That’s crazy! I’d never think they would be full Texas sun looking at them. I know just the spot to put a few.
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A most interesting post and wonderful photos about a fascinating plant. xx
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Thanks. This is one plant that does well for me every year, so I enjoy it immensely.
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Wow, the close up photos are especially beautiful. What a good looking plant. I’ll be looking up seed suppliers etc to see how to get hold of it. Thanks.
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You’re welcome. I hope you find some seeds and you have plants next summer. They’re really difficult to wait on, because they start coming up early and don’t bloom until this time of year. You can actually almost watch them grow from one day to the next, so they’re fun plants to have.
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Your macros are fantastic! So worth a closer look. Snow on the mountain also makes a good cut flower, but the sap can cause skin sensitivity. I think its variegation really sets off an arrangement.
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Yes, they do make good cut flowers, don’t they? I haven’t had any problems with the sap because I make sure I don’t get close to it. đŸ™‚
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Gorgeous! I wish I had full sun areas to offer because I’d be thrilled to get these in play with their variegated foliage and delicate blossoms. Even though we are mostly part-shade here I think I’ll look for seeds and see if I can’t find a spot to work these in. Thanks for bringing them into the “light”!
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I’m sure they’ll probably do just fine in partial shade. During their early growing period I always have to watch them and give them a drink at times, especially when we go a long period between rains, because they do tend to get a bit limp in the very extreme heat before they’ve accustomed themselves to it. So a little shade wouldn’t hurt. Most of mine actually get some late afternoon shade from the shadow of the house as the sun heads west.
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Drat. It looks like a shade loving plant which is what I am constantly seeking. I guess I will just have to admire it from afar. Really beautiful photos!
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