Giant Snowflakes Plant

🌿 Giant Snowflake Plant – Description

• Botanical Name: Euphorbia hypericifolia or Euphorbia graminea

• Common Names: Giant Snowflake, Diamond Snow, Euphorbia 'Diamond Frost'

• Plant Type: Tender perennial (grown as an annual in colder zones)

• Growth Habit: Mounded, airy, bushy

• Height/Spread: 12–18 inches tall and wide

• Bloom Time: Spring to first frost

• Flower Color: Tiny, bright white flowers that resemble snowflakes

• Foliage: Fine-textured green leaves, offering contrast and softness in beds or pots

• Pollinator-Friendly: Attracts butterflies and beneficial insects

• Toxicity: Mildly toxic to pets and humans if ingested (like most Euphorbias); sap can irritate skin

🌱 Care Instructions for Giant Snowflake Plant

Wrights Market customers will appreciate how easy this plant is to care for — making it great for beginner gardeners and busy families alike.

☀️ Light:

• Prefers full sun to partial shade

• Thrives in at least 4–6 hours of direct sunlight daily

• In very hot climates, some afternoon shade is ideal

💧 Watering:

• Water regularly until established

• Once established, it's drought-tolerant

• Avoid overwatering; allow the soil to dry slightly between waterings

🌾 Soil:

• Prefers well-draining soil

• Tolerates average soil but thrives in rich, slightly acidic to neutral pH

🌼 Fertilizer:

• Optional: Light feeding once a month with an all-purpose fertilizer

• Overfeeding can reduce blooming

✂️ Pruning:

• Minimal maintenance needed

• Can be trimmed to maintain shape or encourage bushiness

• Deadheading (removing spent flowers) is not necessary

🧊 Cold Sensitivity:

• Frost-tender; treat as an annual in USDA zones below 10

• Can be overwintered indoors in containers