Euphorbia myrsinites

Myrtle Spurge, Blue Spurge, Broad-leaved Spurge, Glaucous Spurge, Broad-Leaved Glaucous Spurge, Creeping Spurge, Donkey-Tailed Spurge

Size

ex 2L pot

Availability: Sold Out

£9.99

Description

Euphorbia myrsinites, Myrtle Spurge is a wonderful evergreen perennial with succulent blue-green leaves arranged in a very sculptural spiral formation. The glaucous foliage contrasts well with the sulphur-yellow flower bracts which sit upright from the sprawling donkey-tail stems.

Like most Euphorbias, Euphorbia myrsinites is very tolerant of poor soils and dry conditions. It does best in full sun in a warm sheltered aspect with a well-drained soil.

Additional Information

Order	Malpighiales
Family	Euphorbiaceae
Sub-Family	Euphorbioideae
Synonyms	Endoisila myrsinites, Euphorbion myrsinitum, Galarhoeus myrsinites, Murtekias myrsinites, Tithymalus myrsinites
Geographical Origin	Mediterranean
Cultivation	Full sun. Tolerant of dry soil conditions and drought
Eventual Height	30cm
Eventual Spread	1m
Hardiness	Hardy to around -10C in a well-drained substrate. Protect foliage with fleece in exceptionally cold weather