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Baja Spurge

Euphorbia Xantii

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Overview

Euphorbia xantii, or Baja Spurge, is a perennial succulent native to Baja California. It features compact rosettes of fleshy, blue-green leaves and blooms with small, inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring. Ideally situated in USDA zones 9-11, it thrives in full sun to partial shade. This drought-tolerant plant reaches up to 12 inches in height and 24 inches in width, making it perfect for rock gardens or as a groundcover.

Sun FullWater Low, Very LowZones 9–11Type Perennial, SucculentClimate Arid, Subtropical
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — Euphorbia xantii, or Baja Spurge, is a perennial succulent native to Baja California
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — It features compact rosettes of fleshyBaja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Low, Very Low
USDA zones
9–11

Shape & size

Classification

Type
Perennial, Succulent
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Climate
Arid, Subtropical

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Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — Euphorbia xantii, or Baja Spurge, is a perennial succulent native to Baja California
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — It features compact rosettes of fleshy
Baja Spurge (Euphorbia Xantii) — inconspicuous yellow flowers in spring
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