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Martin's Spurge

Euphorbia X Martinii

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Overview

Euphorbia x martinii, or Martin's Spurge, is an evergreen perennial boasting a compact form at 1-2 feet high and wide. Its distinctive foliage, with blue-green leaves, provides year-round interest. Spring through summer, it features chartreuse flower bracts, adding a vibrant contrast. Thriving in zones 7-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Caution: sap is irritating to skin and eyes. Deer-resistant and drought-tolerant.

Sun Full, HalfWater MediumZones 5–9Type PerennialClimate Mediterranean

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — Thriving in zones 7-9, it prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil

Culture

Sun: Full, Half
Water: Medium
USDA zones: 5–9

Shape & size

Classification

Type: Perennial
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Climate: Mediterranean

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Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — providing year-round interest.<br><br>For maintenance

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — while wearing gloves is recommended due to its toxic; is an evergreen perennial boasting a compact form at 1-2 feet

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — Euphorbia x martinii presents as a textural contrast to rounded shrubs or ornamental grasses

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — it bears chartreuse-hued bracts surrounding the true flowers; it reaches a mature height of roughly 1.5 to 2 feet with

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — creating an eye-catching contrast against the foliage

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — Euphorbia x martinii presents as a textural contrast to rounded shrubs or ornamental grasses; it bears chartreuse-hued

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — while wearing gloves is recommended due to its toxic

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia X Martinii) — this drought-tolerant euphorbia thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-drained soils

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