Daphne laureola
Common Name: "Spurge laurel"
Type: Broadleaf evergreen, invasive plant Family: Thymelaeaceae Hardiness Zone: 7-8 Sunlight: Semi to full shade Exposure: Sheltered Soil: Average soil Moisture: Well-drained, can withstand summer drought Plant Height x Width: Grows fast to 3-6' x 5' Leaf: Glossy, green Flower: Clusters of fragrant, greenish-yellow flowers that produce black berries which are even more toxic than rest of plant Bloom Time: Early spring Bloom Size: Small Maintenance: Eradicate plant, it has become a noxious weed in the Pacific Northwest and should be removed with caution and put in a bag as toxic gas can cause allergic reaction Landscape use: Do not plant in gardens with children, do not plant in Victoria Pest and Disease: Aphids, grey mould Native Range: Europe, North Africa, Western Asia |