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Silver Spurge

Euphorbia Rigida

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Silver Spurge (Euphorbia rigida) is an evergreen perennial succulent boasting rigid, upright stems that grow up to 2 feet tall, forming a spiky bush 3 feet wide. Its blue-green leaves contrast beautifully with chartreuse-yellow flower bracts blooming in late winter to spring. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance, it thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and rock gardens. Wear gloves when handling due to its toxic sap.

Sun Full, HalfWater LowZones 6–10Type Shrub
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and rock gardens
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — blue-green leaves that have a distinctive; euphorbia rigida produces chartreuse-yellow flowersSilver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Silver Spurge (Euphorbia rigida) is an evergreen perennial succulent boasting rigidSilver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — it's important to select sunny locations with well-drained soilSilver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — upright stems that grow up to 2 feet tallSilver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — which corresponds to a minimum temperature range of 0 to 35 degrees FahrenheitSilver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — and it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10; this evergreen perennial is native to the Mediterranean region+57

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Low
USDA zones
6–10

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Shrub
Family
Euphorbiaceae

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Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and rock gardens
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — blue-green leaves that have a distinctive; euphorbia rigida produces chartreuse-yellow flowers
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Silver Spurge (Euphorbia rigida) is an evergreen perennial succulent boasting rigid
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — it's important to select sunny locations with well-drained soil
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — upright stems that grow up to 2 feet tall
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — which corresponds to a minimum temperature range of 0 to 35 degrees Fahrenheit
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — and it thrives in USDA Hardiness Zones 7 through 10; this evergreen perennial is native to the Mediterranean region
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — upright stems that grow up to 2 feet tall; providing a compact silhouette ideal for rock gardens, image 54
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Wear gloves when handling due to its toxic sap
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — which are arranged in an umbel-like clusters at the stem tips
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Wear gloves when handling due to its toxic sap; upright stems are densely clothed with spirally arranged
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — forming a spiky bush 3 feet wide
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Silver Spurge (Euphorbia rigida) is an evergreen perennial succulent boasting rigid; drought-tolerant and, image 53
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — it's important to select sunny locations with well-drained soil; scientifically known as Euphorbia rigida
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — blue-green leaves that have a distinctive
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — providing a compact silhouette ideal for rock gardens; the sap of Euphorbia rigida is toxic and can cause skin irritation
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — This evergreen perennial is native to the Mediterranean region
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — as it is prone to root rot in damp conditions
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — which are arranged in an umbel-like clusters at the stem tips; shrub for full or half
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — providing a compact silhouette ideal for rock gardens
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — <br><br>Throughout late winter to early spring; its striking form and color make it a bold focal point in xeriscapes and
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — forming a spiky bush 3 feet wide; technically known as cyathia
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — Its bold texture and striking coloration make it a superb choice for adding year-round interest; upright stems that grow up
Silver Spurge (Euphorbia Rigida) — or as a specimen in xeriscaped areas; forming a spiky bush 3 feet wide
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