Re: euphorbia chameleon

In a message dated 8/10/1999 12:29:25 AM Central Daylight Time, ECPep@aol.com
writes:

<< n a message dated 8/9/99 8:23:57 AM Eastern Daylight Time, Kdye1@aol.com
 writes:

 << I have tried Euphorbia 'Chameleon' two times now and have lost it.  Could
 you
  tell how you are growing it, what exposure, etc?  My first one got too much
  sun and dryness, I think.  But I don't know what happened with the second
  one. >>

 Kay,

 This is the first time with 'Chameleon' for me, I have not overwintered this
 plant.
 It is usually called a border plant but I think most euphorbia need sharp
 drainage.  Mine has survived the drought with no attention from me, so far.
 It is in the rocks in full sun.  I tend to try all purple leaf plants with
 fingers crossed.

 The other species you mention, amygdaloides,  is usually var. robbiae and to
 my surprise rated for dry shade.  It seems to be a low spreading plant.
 There are several other forms of amygdaloides listed, this is the shade
 plant. I will have to be on the lookout for this one.

 Both are rated zone 6 but seem to be grown in my area so I am giving
 "Chameleon' a try.
  >>
E. dulcis 'Chameleon' needs full sun. It is actually rated z4 in some books.
Needs moisture. Mine is doing fine in z5b.
I have a great pic of it from the Daniels garden in Indianapolis.
It does NOT do well in shade, partial, dappled or what have you.

Clyde Crockett z5 Indianapolis IN.
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