Euphorbia rigida
Blue Euphorbia
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.