Upright myrtle spurge (Euphorbia rigida)

Upright myrtle spurge (Euphorbia rigida) is a perennial plant that can grow 10cm – 50cm tall and 10cm – 50cm wide.

This plant is commonly known as upright myrtle spurge.

This is a evergreen plant that takes 2-5 years to reach full maturity.

Plant profile

Common name: upright myrtle spurge
Scientific name: Euphorbia rigida
Plant type: Perennials
Habit: Bushy
Height: 10cm – 50cm
Spread: 10cm – 50cm
Foliage: Evergreen
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial shade
Soil: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Moisture: Moist but well drained, Well drained
Garden type: Architectural, Coastal, Mediterranean Garden, Patio & Container Garden, Rock & Gravel Garden
Planting type: Low Maintenance
Other characteristics: Drought resistant, RHS Award of Garden Merit

Seasonal colors

How to plant Upright myrtle spurge (Euphorbia rigida) – Seán A. O'Hara, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Cultivation profiles – Growing Upright myrtle spurge (Euphorbia rigida) – Consultaplantas, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons