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Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge)
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.1m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Low
Toxicity
Toxicity
Plant details
Botanical name
Euphorbia myrsinites
Other names
Broad leaved glaucous spurge
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Species
E. myrsinites - E. myrsinites is a mat-forming evergreen plant with spreading stems, fleshy bright-green leaves, and clusters of yellow-green flowers flowers.
Euphorbia myrsinites is: Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Rock, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. If necessary, add grit or sharp sand to the soil to improve drainage. Dislikes winter wet, so a gravel mulch will help avoid rotting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
Companion plants
Botanical name
Euphorbia myrsinites
Other names
Broad leaved glaucous spurge
Genus
Euphorbia Euphorbia
Species
E. myrsinites - E. myrsinites is a mat-forming evergreen plant with spreading stems, fleshy bright-green leaves, and clusters of yellow-green flowers flowers.
Foliage
Evergreen
Habit
Trailing
Toxicity
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Awards
RHS AGM (Award of Garden Merit)
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Colour
Flower
Yellow-green in Spring; Yellow-green in Summer; Yellow-green in Autumn
Foliage
Grey-green in All seasons
How to care
Watch out for
Pests
Generally pest-free.
Diseases
Generally disease-free.
General care
Propagation methods
Seed, Division
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Where to grow
Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge) will reach a height of 0.1m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Architectural, Rock, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Gravel
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining soil in full sun. If necessary, add grit or sharp sand to the soil to improve drainage. Dislikes winter wet, so a gravel mulch will help avoid rotting.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South, East, West
Exposure
Exposed, Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5
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Close up of Euphorbia myrsinites (Broad leaved glaucous spurge) by Clive Nichols
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