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    Euphorbia rigida

    Also Known As

    • Gopher Plant
    • Rigid Spurge

    Plant type

    perennial, cactus / succulent

    size

    • H: 12"-18"
    • W: 18"-24"

    planting zones

    • 7a-11

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    Euphorbia rigida plant details

    Euphorbia rigida is an evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial cactus / succulent with blue foliage. In spring green and yellow flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - low water. Drought tolerant once established. Does well in average, gritty and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Euphorbia rigida

    Plant type: perennial cactus / succulent
    Plant family: euphorbiaceae
    Foliage: evergreen or semi-evergreen blue
    Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 12 IN - 18 IN - tall
    Flowers: green and yellow blooms in spring
    Uses: container plant, rock garden, xeric, year round interest

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Euphorbia rigida

    USDA Zones: 7a - 11
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - low
    Resistant to: deer and rabbit, heat
    Soil needs: average, gritty and well-drained

    Nursery contributed plant descriptions

    In a word: geometric! This evergreen clump-forming spurge has stiff, pointed silver leaves and arresting acid-yellow flowers in spring. Mature flower heads and leaves can turn a beautiful coral as we move into fall. 2' x 2,' spreading, and perfect for a foreground. Minimum temperature: -20°F

    By: Dancing Oaks Nursery

    Beware! The sculptural patterns created by these sharply pointed, powder blue, narrow leaves clasping pale green stems may leave you feeling mesmerized. Warmed with burgundy tinges as the weather cools, the fleshy, evergreen foliage bolsters acid green, rounded flower heads that remind us of miniature poinsettia blooms. Claiming the Mediterranean from Portugal to South Africa as its homeland, this easy-to-grow toughie asks only for a dry, sunny spot, and in turn promises superb winter color in a container or in the garden amid small bulbs and Agave 'Garland's Gold'.

    By: Digging Dog Nursery

    As with most Euphorbias, sap is toxic. Full Sun. Clusters of Chartreuse Flowers on Branch Tips. Outdoor.

    By: Moon - Sun Cactus & Koi Gardens

    Glaucous multi-stemmed perennial to 2' high with narrow, gray-green leaves. Tolerant of heat, sun, cold and drought, it is best in well-drained soils. Broad-domed flower clusters appearing in late winter or early spring are chartreuse yellow, fading to pink. Hardy to 10F. Mediterranean.

    By: Native Sons

    This is one of my favorite Euphorbias – plus it’s a cinch to grow! The foliage of Euphorbia rigida is a beautiful blue-green & consists of pointy leaves spiraling around upright stems. The flowers, which occur in late Winter through Spring, are a cheerful lime green that contrasts nicely with the blue foliage. The plant grows to about 2’ tall & 3’ wide. After the flowers are spent prune out old stems to make way for the new growth. Be careful not to get the milky sap on your skin, as it can be irritating, but that same milky sap makes it a great deer resistant plant! From areas of the Mediterranean.

    By: Annie's Annuals & Perennials

    Gardening facts about Euphorbia rigida plant

    How to Grow Euphorbia rigida

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - drought tolerant

    • Soil Needs

      • average
      • well-drained
      • gritty

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • blue

    • Flower Color

      • yellow
      • green

    • Wildlife

      • deer resistant
      • rabbit resistant

    • Flower Season

      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen
      • semi-evergreen

    • Texture

      • glaucous

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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 10'-15'

    Width: 10'-15'

    • sun
    • dry when dormant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

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    Zones

    10a-11

    Size

    Height: 6"-18"

    Width: 18"-36"

    • sun - bright shade
    • regular - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-8'

    Width: 2'-6'

    • sun - bright shade
    • occasional
    • dry in summer
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    Plant Type

    Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    10a-12

    Size

    Height: 20"-30"

    Width: 20"-30"

    • bright shade
    • drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia platyclada foliage by Joe Mabel
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    Euphorbia mauritanica

    aka Pencil Milkbush

    Plant Type

    Shrub, Cactus / Succulent

    Zones

    9a-12

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    Photo of Euphorbia mauritanica flower by Far Out Flora
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