Euphorbia rigida
Gopher plant, Euphorbia biglandulosa, Rigid spurge, Silver spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. rigida - E. rigida is an erect then spreading, evergreen perennial with stiff, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in early spring to early summer, umbels of yellow flowers that become flushed pink with age.
Euphorbia rigida is: Deciduous
Erect, Spreading
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Rust Rust
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Euphorbia rigida (Rigid spurge) will reach a height of 1ft 8in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Performs best in well-drained, light soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Euphorbia rigida
Gopher plant, Euphorbia biglandulosa, Rigid spurge, Silver spurge
Euphorbia Euphorbia
E. rigida - E. rigida is an erect then spreading, evergreen perennial with stiff, lance-shaped, grey-green leaves and, in early spring to early summer, umbels of yellow flowers that become flushed pink with age.
Deciduous
Erect, Spreading
All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.
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Yellow in Spring; Yellow, Flushed pink in Summer
Grey-green in All seasons
Generally pest-free.
Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings
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Euphorbia rigida (Rigid spurge) will reach a height of 1ft 8in and a spread of 1ft 8in after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock
Performs best in well-drained, light soil in full sun.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Moist but well-drained, Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
North, South, East, West
Exposed, Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 10, Zone 9, Zone 8, Zone 7
North Central Coastal - Low
Central Valley - Low
South Coastal - Low
South Inland Valley - Low
High & Inter. Desert - Inappropriate
Low Desert - Low
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