10 Seeds w/Instructions
Euphorbia myrsinites is an attractive low growing succulent evergreen perennial. It has sprawling stout stems growing up to 16" inches long. The leaves are spirally arranged, fleshy, pale glaucous bluish-green, up to 1" inch long. The flowers and their subtending bracts are initially greenish-yellow but deepen to a red hue by summer. Looks great in a container or rock garden.
This hardy plant is tolerant of very cold winter temperatures (to as low as -20 °F), summer heat and little irrigation but requires well-draining soils.
Note: Sap of this plant can cause skin irritation
Other Names: Myrtle Spurge, Myrtle Euphorbia, Blue Spurge, Broad-Leaved Glaucous Spurge, Creeping Spruge, Donkey Tail, Euphorbia myrsinites subsp. myrsinites, Endoisila myrsinites, Euphorbion myrsinitum, Galarhoeus myrsinites, Murtekias myrsinites, Tithymalus myrsinites, cacti like succulent
