Euphorbia myrsinites is a low-growing, drought-tolerant perennial known for its unique and striking appearance.
The leaves are fleshy, like those of a succulent, and glaucous-blue to grayish-green leaves that are arranged in a spiral along its stems.
The stems grow from a single point, octopusing outwords and creating an exceptionally graphic silhouette.
The flowers are typically yellow-green, and the bracts surrounding them can have a reddish hue, which adds to the plant’s visual appeal.
👨🌾GARDENING TIPS👨🌾: Euphorbia myrsinites
- The drought tolerance and mat-forming growth means that Euphorbia myrsinites is well adapted to rock gardens, garden borders and hanging baskets.
- The drier it is, the harder it is for others to grow – the happier Euphorbia myrsinites will be.
The Tales & The Botany: Euphorbia myrsinites
These plants are a common sight in California where they are a favorite in drought-tolerant gardens or xeriscaping.
Nota bene: the milky white sap that exudes from a wounded Euphorbia is toxic and can be an irritant (particularly for little children) so please do handle your new friend with great care
Other Names
Myrsin’s spurge
Creeping spurge
Origin
Southern Europe/Asia Minor
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