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Euphorbia rigida (Rigid spurge)

Beginner
skill rating
1 hour care
per year
0.5m
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
Low
Toxicity

Plant details

Botanical name

Euphorbia rigida

Other names

Gopher plant, Euphorbia biglandulosa, Rigid spurge, Silver spurge

Genus

Euphorbia Euphorbia

Species

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

Habit

Erect, Spreading

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Flower

Yellow in Spring; Flushed pink, Yellow in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Rust Rust

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings

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Where to grow

Euphorbia rigida (Rigid spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation

Performs best in well-drained, light soil in full sun.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

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Botanical name

Euphorbia rigida

Other names

Gopher plant, Euphorbia biglandulosa, Rigid spurge, Silver spurge

Genus

Euphorbia Euphorbia

Species

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.

Foliage

Deciduous

Habit

Erect, Spreading

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.

Colour

Flower

Yellow in Spring; Flushed pink, Yellow in Summer

Foliage

Grey-green in All seasons

How to care

Watch out for

Pests

Generally pest-free.

Specific diseases

Rust

General care

Propagation methods

Division, Seed, Stem tip cuttings

Monthly care advice

Where to grow

Euphorbia rigida (Rigid spurge) will reach a height of 0.5m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.

Suggested uses

Beds and borders, City, Drought Tolerant, Flower Arranging, Gravel, Ground Cover, Low Maintenance, Mediterranean, Rock

Cultivation

Performs best in well-drained, light soil in full sun.

Soil type

Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)

Soil drainage

Moist but well-drained, Well-drained

Soil pH

Acid, Alkaline, Neutral

Light

Full Sun

Aspect

North, South, East, West

Exposure

Exposed, Sheltered

Hardiness

Hardy (H4)

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