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Searching for Euphorbia 'Ferwol' and Blue Foliage Plants for Vancouver

A blue-foliage collector seeks a euphorbia called "Ferwol" with blue-gray leaves and burgundy seasonal color, but can't find it. The expert suspects a spelling error and suggests searching "euphorbia" for similar names. For Vancouver (zone 7-8), recommends blue junipers: 'Blue Rug', 'Blue Star', 'Blue Haven', 'Wichita Blue'.

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