Euphorbia myrsinites
MYRTLE SPURGE, DONKEY TAIL SPURGE
Euphorbiaceae

 
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Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Origins: Europe-W Russia, SW Asia-Middle East

Other Botanical Names: Endoisila myrsinites, Euphorbia curtifolia, E. pectinata, E. pontica, Euphorbion myrsinitum, Galarhoeus myrsinites, Murtekias myrsinites, Tithymalus myrsinites

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Euphorbia myrsinites
MYRTLE SPURGE, DONKEY TAIL SPURGE
Euphorbiaceae

 

  Plant type: evergreen soft-wooded perennial or succulent

Hardiness zones: 7-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry between watering to constantly moist

Soil: ordinary soil, enriched soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: moderate wind, heavy frost
0.15m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: chartreuse

Flowering Time: mid spring to mid summer

Leaves: blue-green; crossed leaf arrangement


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits mediterranean, dry style & cottage designs

Uses: pot, groundcovers, accents, border

Growth rate: average

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: deer resistant






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