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Martin's Spurge Euphorbia Martinii

Martin's Spurge Euphorbia Martinii

EUPHORBIA x martinii

Blooms Spring through Summer
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Common Name(s)
Spurge
Sunlight
Full Sun (6+ hrs) or Partial Sun / Shade (3-6 hrs)
Perennial Zones
6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11
Watering
Let dry
Max Height
2'–4'
Max Spread
Over 24"
Garden Design Role
Architectural
Bloom Season
Spring, Summer
Lifespan
Perennial
Growing Habit
Bushy
Drought Resistance
High drought resistance
Bloom Color
Yellow, Red, Green, Purple
Foliage Color
Green, Lime Green, Red/Orange, Purple/Black, Silver
Stem Color
Purple/Black, Red/Orange, Green
Themes
Fire, Gothic, Confetti, Sunset
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Ship Size
4"

Martin's Spurge (Euphorbia x martinii) is a striking evergreen sub-shrub that serves as a masterclass in architectural garden structure. A natural hybrid discovered in southern France, it combines the best traits of its parents: the rugged, upright nature of Mediterranean Spurge and the refined foliage of Wood Spurge. It is most celebrated for its dense, rounded rosettes of narrow, dark gray-green leaves that are often flushed with a deep burgundy tint on the stems and new growth.

In late spring and through the summer, the plant produces large, showy clusters of chartreuse or lime-green bracts. These "flowers" are uniquely accented by tiny, contrasting red or purple centers (eyes), creating a vibrant neon effect in the landscape. Because it is exceptionally drought-tolerant and naturally resistant to deer and rabbits, it is a professional-grade choice for Mediterranean-style gardens, rockeries, and water-wise borders. You will receive a healthy 4" plant, ready to add sophisticated, year-round texture and exotic color to your sunny garden spaces.

Why you’ll love it:

  • Architectural Form: Maintains a tidy, mounded habit with stiff stems that provide excellent year-round structure.
  • Vibrant Bicolor Blooms: Chartreuse-green bracts with striking red "eyes" provide high-impact color for months.
  • Evergreen Foliage: Dark gray-green leaves often take on bronze or burgundy tones in cooler weather or on new growth.
  • Rugged & Resilient: Highly tolerant of heat, drought, and poor soils once established; naturally unappealing to deer and gophers.
  • Low Maintenance: An easy-to-grow perennial that requires minimal care beyond pruning back spent flower stems in late summer.

This 4" healthy live plant thrives in full sun to light shade and requires sharply-drained soil to remain healthy, especially in the winter months. While it is highly drought-tolerant, it maintains its most lush and professional appearance with occasional deep watering during extended dry spells. Note: Like all Euphorbias, this plant contains a milky sap that can be an irritant; it is recommended to wear gloves when pruning. Martin's Spurge is the ultimate choice for the gardener seeking bold, structural beauty and reliability in a convenient 4" size.