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upright myrtle spurge

Euphorbia rigida

★ RHS AGMLow MaintenanceDrought Resistant

Genus: Euphorbia
Family: Euphorbiaceae

About this plant

E. rigida is 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

Growing Information

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Hardiness

H6

Foliage

Evergreen

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full SunPartial Shade

Soil

ClayChalkLoamSandy

pH

Acid

Not Currently Available

This plant is not currently stocked at any garden centres on our platform.

Alkaline

Neutral

Moisture

Poorly DrainedWell Drained

Aspect

South FacingWest FacingNorth FacingEast Facing

Exposure

ShelteredExposed

Care Guide

Cultivation

Will tolerate most garden situations but does best in well-drained soil in a sunny position

Pruning

No pruning needed

Propagation

Propagate by division

Pests

Generally problem free

Diseases

Generally problem free

Garden Uses

Uses

City CourtyardPatio ContainerLow MaintenanceFlower BordersHedging ScreensWall Side Borders

Planting Places

GreenhouseConservatorySubmerged Aquatic

Season of Interest

SpringSummerAutumnWinter

Size & Characteristics

Height

0.1-0.5 Metres

Spread

0.1-0.5 Metres

Habit

Bushy

Time to Full Height

Five To Ten Years