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Euphorbia myrsinites

Donkey-Tail Spurge

Flowers are greenish-yellow bracts that age to pink displayed over succulent, large, leathery, steel-blue leaves. An excellent plant for a wall or rock garden.

  • »  Clusters of showy yellow bracts
  • »  Yellow bracts turn pink as they age
  • »  Cascading succulent foliage of leathery steel-blue leaves
  • »  Evergreen foliage
  • »  Excellent plant for a wall or rock garden
  • »  Bloom Time: April to June

9cm Potted
$13.83
  • Category:Perennials
  • Hardiness Zone:5
  • Height:15-20 cm
  • Spread:30-45 cm
  • Bloom Color: Yellow
Exposure
• Full Sun
• Partial Sun/Shade
Soil Moisture
• Moist to Average
• Average to Dry Soils
• Well-drained
Growth Rate
• Medium
Critter
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Attributes
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Heat Tolerant
• Poisonous
Flowering Time
• Spring
• Lt. Spr-Sum
Habit
• Trailing
Foliage Color
• Blue
Landscape uses
• Border/edging
• Ground cover
• Rock garden
• Rooftop (extensive)
Planting instructions
• Container Plants
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Euphorbia myrsinites

Extremely drought and heat tolerant once established and grows best in a moist to average soil, in full sun to partial shade. Cutting the foliage half way down the stalks prevents reseeding and maintains a compact structure. Caution: wear gloves while pruning this plant. The milky sap may severely irritate the skin and eyes and may cause severe discomfort if ingested.