Sunset®: 10-13, 18-20
USDA: 8-11
Frost Tolerance: Takes some frost
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Origin: Chihuahuan desert, USA (west Texas), Mexico (Durango, Chihuahua and Coahuila)
Growth Habits: Evergreen shrub, up to 3 feet tall (90 cm); mostly leafless stems, 0.25 to 0.5 inches (6-12 mm)
Watering Needs: Little water when established
The stems of Candelilla (Euphorbia antisyphilitica) are coated with a wax that slows evaporation of precious water. Candelilla, which means little candle, has long spawned a cottage industry. Plants are boiled in large vats in order to extract and sell the high quality wax.
Warning: The candelilla sap is irritating.
Blooming Habits:
The flowers, in spring and summer, have a pinkish-red center becoming cream on the fringe.
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