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Euphorbia myrsinites ~ Donkey Tail Spurge

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Euphorbia myrsinites ~ Donkey Tail Spurge
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  • Size: 1 QUART 10PK

Euphorbia myrsinites is a striking evergreen perennial known for its distinctive blue-green spiral foliage that forms a cascading pattern and yellow-green flowers (actually specialized structures called cyathia) that bloom in spring. Best shape in full sun and dry, well-drained soils.  Tolerant of heat, drought, deer, and rabbit.

Type: 

Annual  

Height: 

0.5' - 1'

Spread: 

1' - 2’

Spacing: 

1.5’

USDA Hardiness Zone: 

4 - 8

Culture: 

Full Sun, Part Sun

Bloom Color: 

Green+Yellow

Season of Interest: 

Spring, Summer

MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Full sun, low water. Can tolerate shade, but will have clumping form.  Use gloves when handling.

LANDSCAPE USES:  Summer Annual, Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, and Containers.

COMPANION PLANTS:  Petunias, SunPatiens, Calibrachoa

IMAGE: Wisconsin Horticulture Extension, Euphorbia myrsinites

*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.

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