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tuffnelljohntuffnelljohn Posts: 251
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What plant is this please? I have two of them that have just popped up. Theyre about 5' high! I like them, they look alien.


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  • Alan Clark2 in LiverpoolAlan Clark2 in Liverpool Posts: 2,032
    Caper Spurge, Euphorbia lathyris.

    https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/74306/Euphorbia-lathyris/Details
  • tuffnelljohntuffnelljohn Posts: 251
    Hmm, I see its meant to be a 'mole repellant'. As one of my other posts in this forum can attest to - Im suffering from moles!! So unfortunately these plants are not doing their job in my garden. :(
    But they are nice to look at.
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,797
    Just beware of getting the latex-like white sap on your skin, it can burn badly, especially on a sunny day.  Best to wear gloves when handling it and keep hands away from eyes.  
    Fabulous looking plant tho  :)

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





  • tuffnelljohntuffnelljohn Posts: 251
    Thanks @Dovefromabove. Is it ok to put in the compost bin? (once they die back)
  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 83,797
    Depends whether you want them seeding wherever you spread the compost ... to be honest I wouldn't, much as I like them. 

    Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.





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