Euphorbia rigida
upright myrtle spurge
An erect, then spreading, evergreen perennial. The blue-green leaves are fleshy, and arranged spirally. Bright yellow flowers appear in small clusters at the tips of the shoots in late spring and early summer
Size
Ultimate height
0.1–0.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drained, Well–drainedpH
Acid, Alkaline, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Yellow | Blue Green | ||
| Autumn | Blue Green | |||
| Winter | Blue Green |
Position
- Full sun
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or South–facing or North–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Exposed or ShelteredDrought resistance
Yes Hardiness
H6Botanical details
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Bushy
- Potentially harmful
- IRRITANT to skin/eye, harmful if eaten. Wear gloves and other protective equipment when handling
- Genus
Euphorbia can be annuals, perennials, shrubs or succulents, with milky sap and small flowers held within cupped, often colourful bracts
- Name status
Correct
- Plant range
- S Europe, SW Asia, NW Africa
How to grow
Cultivation
Will tolerate most garden situations but does best in well-drained soil in a sunny position. See Euphorbia for further advice
Propagation
Propagate by division
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Architectural
- Patio and container plants
- Mediterranean climate plants
- Coastal
- Gravel garden
- Rock garden
- Low Maintenance
- Banks and slopes
- Underplanting of roses and shrubs
Pruning
No pruning needed
Pests
Generally pest-free
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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