{"product_id":"euphorbia-myrsinites","title":"Myrtle Spurge","description":"\u003cp\u003eMyrtle Spurge (\u003cem\u003eEuphorbia myrsinites\u003c\/em\u003e) is a striking, otherworldly succulent-like perennial that brings a bold architectural presence to dry gardens with its trailing, blue-gray spiraling stems studded with dense, fleshy, scale-like leaves arranged in perfect geometric spirals. In early spring, the stem tips crown themselves with bright chartreuse-yellow flower bracts — a vivid, unexpected burst of color that arrives among the earliest blooms of the season, often while other perennials are still dormant. This dramatic structural plant is equally compelling in or out of bloom, earning its place as a year-round garden feature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGrown from Professional Grade root systems, Myrtle Spurge is built for tough conditions: full sun, rocky soil, steep slopes, extreme drought, and reflected heat from walls and paving. Its low, cascading stems spill beautifully over rock garden ledges, raised bed edges, retaining walls, and dry embankments, creating a tapestry of blue-gray geometric texture that is unlike anything else in the ornamental plant palette. It pairs magnificently with other drought-tolerant companions including Sedum, Artemisia, Lavandula, and ornamental grasses.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtraordinary Geometric Blue-Gray Foliage:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dense, scale-like fleshy leaves arranged in perfect spirals along trailing stems create a sculptural, alien-landscape effect that delivers year-round structural interest unlike any other perennial foliage plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVivid Early Spring Chartreuse Bracts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright lime-yellow flower bracts appear at stem tips as one of the earliest spring bloomers in the garden — a welcome pop of vivid color that bridges winter dormancy and the main spring garden season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtreme Drought \u0026amp; Heat Tolerance:\u003c\/strong\u003e One of the most drought-resilient ornamental perennials available — thrives in lean, rocky, dry soil with minimal supplemental irrigation once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCascading Rock Garden Performer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trailing, spreading habit is ideal for spilling over rock walls, raised bed edges, dry embankments, and slopes where its geometric texture creates a dramatic cascading effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeer \u0026amp; Rabbit Resistant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Milky sap is a natural deterrent to browsing deer and rabbits, making Myrtle Spurge a reliable performer in gardens where wildlife pressure is a persistent challenge.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese 4\" healthy live plants thrive in full sun in sharply drained, lean, rocky, or sandy soil. Excellent drainage is absolutely essential — Myrtle Spurge will not tolerate clay soil or wet conditions, particularly in winter. Water sparingly to establish during the first season, then reduce to minimal or no supplemental irrigation. Best suited for USDA Hardiness Zones 5–9. Mature height: 6–12 inches; spread: 12–24 inches. Early spring bloom period. Note: the milky sap of all Euphorbia species is a skin and eye irritant — wear gloves and eye protection when pruning or handling. Deadhead spent flower stems at the base after blooming to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent unwanted self-seeding.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Planted Places","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48324808114390,"sku":"2EUPHMYR4","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/2496\/8075\/files\/EUPHORBIA_myrsinites.png?v=1780616786","url":"https:\/\/www.plantedplaces.com\/products\/euphorbia-myrsinites","provider":"Planted Places","version":"1.0","type":"link"}