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Euphorbia Lathyris

Commonly known as Caper Spurge, their use as a mole deterrent has been known of for many years. Amazingly there has been no formal research on this purported property, though we have to say that from our own experience they do indeed work!

It is thought that the roots exude a scent into the soil that the moles do not like (and may also taint the flavour of worms making them unpalatable) - and so the moles relocate elsewhere.

The plant itself is a highly ornamental architectural plant with erect stems of glaucous-green long thin leaves.

  • Biennial, but will self seed.
  • Grows to approximately 4 feet (120 cm) tall.
  • Plant at 10 feet (3 metre) spacings for best effect.
  • All parts of the plant, including the seeds and roots are poisonous. Handling may cause skin irritation as the plant produces latex.
  • While poisonous to humans and most livestock, goats sometimes eat it and are immune to the toxin. However, the toxin can be passed through the goat's milk.
  • See condition description for more information. Please note larger quantities will be sent via courier, normally 1-2 days. 

  • Please note images are of how you will expect your plant to mature into, given the correct care, unless stated otherwise.
We only use organic, peat free soils, composts and home made enrichment. 

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ECO Packaging:

 

Our packaging is ALWAYS either recycled (clean packaging),  recyclable, or both.

 

Trying to reduce the world's plastic burden one step at a time :-) 


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