- Myrtle spurge
Botanical name: euphorbia myrsinites
Beginner friendly?: yes
Average size at maturity: 16 inches in height and 1.5 ft in width
Bloom time: spring, summer, late winter
Hardy zone: zones 5-9
Flower color: green, yellow
Foliage color: green, blue, gray
Growth rate: can reach fully mature size in first growing season
Pruning instructions: deadhead as needed
Propagation methods: cuttings
Landscape use: succulent garden, container plant
Light needs: 6 hours of sun per day
Special features: drought tolerant
Watering instructions: allow soil to dry out entirely between watering sessions
Fertilizing instructions : use a cactus and succulent plant food once a year in the spring
Best time to plant: spring or fall
Best type of soil: loam or sand
Companion plants: sedum
Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested
Invasive species: no
