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Euphorbia rigida

Blue Euphorbia

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Information by: Kathleen Moore        Photographer: Mountain States Nursery

 

Description

Evergreen mounding groundcover grows at a slow-moderate to 2' x 3'. The charteuse flowers appear midwinter through spring and add a nice contrast to the blue-green leaves. This plant truly has striking flowers and floliage. Low maintainance. Sap from plant may irrigate skin. Native to the Mediterranean.

 

Plant Type

Ground cover, Succulent

Height Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, Yellow

Flower Season

Winter, Spring

Leaf Color

Blue Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full

Water

Low

Growth Rate

Moderate, Slow

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Poor, Well-drained

Soil pH

Neutral, Basic

Adverse Factors

Allergenic

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Spanish, Wild Garden

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Winter, Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Patio, Raised Planter, Swimming Pool, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting, Small Spaces

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Use multiple cycles of irrigation on watering days. Most sprinklers deliver water faster than soils can absorb it.

By breaking up the watering time into smaller segments, runoff can be greatly reduced.