Euphorbia myrsinites

©1999

DONKEY SPURGE, MYRTLE SPURGE
Family Name: Euphorbiaceae

GROWING GUIDE

Geographical Origin: Europe, Turkey and central Asia
Plant Group: Perennials.
Hardiness: Sunset zones: 2-24. USDA zones: 5-8.
Mature size: Height: 8-12 inches (20-30 cm). Width: 12 inches (30 cm).

©2000

Flowering period: Spring.
Flowering attributes
An umbel of Chartreuse colored bracts.
Leaf attributes: Evergreen, gray succulent leaves - rounded with pointed ends.
Growth habit
Prostrate.
Light: Full sun.
Soil: Light, well-drained soil. Raised beds or rock garden works great.
Feeding: I don't feed, but side dress with compost in fall.
Propagation Methods: Sow seed as soon as ripe 68ºF (20ºC). | Divide in early spring. | Basal cuttings in spring or early summer.
Pruning Methods: Since flowers are born on second year stems, cut off old stems to its base when flowers start to fade.

Rainy Side Notes

This is an easy care perennial if provided with the conditions it needs.

Debra Teachout-Teashon
Photographed in author's garden.

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