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Euphorbia rigida
Silver Spurge
Notes

Uses: Sprawling hardy perennial grown as a specimen or accent plant in mixed borders, rockeries or verges. Recommended for its foliage, flowers and form. Attractive to insects.
Warning: May have potential to be invasive, do not plant near conservation areas.
Caution: Milky sap and all plant parts are a skin irritant. Partcularly a problem if exposed to the eyes. Aslo will cause discomfort if ingested.

  • Height 0.4-0.6m
  • Spread 0.4-0.5m
  • Position
    • position-partshade Part Shade
    • position-fullsun Full Sun
  • Family Euphorbiaceae
  • Botanical Name Euphorbia rigida
  • Common Name Silver Spurge
  • Origin Mediterranean
  • Habit Erect to sprawling
  • Landscape 2nd line coast, Coastal footslopes, Plains
  • Soil Texture Clay, Loam, Sand
  • pH Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
  • Tolerates Drought, Moderate frost
  • Supplementary Watering Minimal
  • Flower Colour Yellow
  • Flowering Time Spring, Summer
  • Purpose Ornamental
  • Form Low shrub (Up to 1.2m)