Euphorbia myrsinites | Myrtle Spurge
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia myrsinites, commonly known as myrtle spurge or donkey tail spurge, is a low-growing succulent perennial native to southern Europe and western Asia, prized for its unique and attractive foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, yellow-green flowers surrounded by bright yellow bracts, adding to its ornamental appeal. The plant’s sprawling, fleshy stems are blue-green and lined with spirally arranged, cylindrical leaves with a distinctive powdery coating. Myrtle Spurge thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it well-suited for rock gardens, dry slopes, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. It is a tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plant, but care should be taken when handling it, as all parts contain a milky sap that can be irritating to the skin and toxic if ingested.
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia myrsinites, commonly known as myrtle spurge or donkey tail spurge, is a low-growing succulent perennial native to southern Europe and western Asia, prized for its unique and attractive foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, yellow-green flowers surrounded by bright yellow bracts, adding to its ornamental appeal. The plant’s sprawling, fleshy stems are blue-green and lined with spirally arranged, cylindrical leaves with a distinctive powdery coating. Myrtle Spurge thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it well-suited for rock gardens, dry slopes, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. It is a tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plant, but care should be taken when handling it, as all parts contain a milky sap that can be irritating to the skin and toxic if ingested.
DESCRIPTION
Euphorbia myrsinites, commonly known as myrtle spurge or donkey tail spurge, is a low-growing succulent perennial native to southern Europe and western Asia, prized for its unique and attractive foliage. In spring, it produces clusters of small, yellow-green flowers surrounded by bright yellow bracts, adding to its ornamental appeal. The plant’s sprawling, fleshy stems are blue-green and lined with spirally arranged, cylindrical leaves with a distinctive powdery coating. Myrtle Spurge thrives in well-drained soil and full sun, making it well-suited for rock gardens, dry slopes, and Mediterranean-style landscapes. It is a tough, drought-tolerant, and low-maintenance plant, but care should be taken when handling it, as all parts contain a milky sap that can be irritating to the skin and toxic if ingested.
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Family: Euphorbiaceae
Height: 8-12 inches
Width: 18-24 inches
Foliage color: Blue-green with a powdery or waxy coating
Flower color: Small, yellow-green flowers
Bloom time: Spring
Light requirements: Full sun to partial shade
Water requirements: Low; drought tolerant once established
Maintenance: Low
Growing zone: 5-9
Wildlife attractors: The flowers attract pollinators
