Upright Myrtle Spurge
Euphorbia rigida
- Native to:
- Albania, Algeria, East Aegean Is., Greece, Iran, Kriti, Krym, Lebanon-Syria, Morocco, North Caucasus, NW. Balkan Pen., Romania, Sicilia, Türkiye, Türkiye-in-Europe, Ukraine
Zeynel Cebeci
Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus:
- Euphorbia
- Species:
- Euphorbia rigida
- USDA Symbol:
- EURI10
Growth Characteristics
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Growth Habit:
- Forb/herb , Succulent
- Height:
- 60 cm
- Light Requirements:
- Full Sun
- Drought Tolerance:
- High
- Bloom Months:
- mar,apr,may
- Bloom Colors:
- yellow, chartreuse
Keystone Species Ranking
- Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
- ★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
- Salt Tolerant:
- Yes
Soil Requirements
- Soil Type:
- rocky, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil
- pH:
- 6.0 - 8.0 (neutral to slightly alkaline)
- Drainage:
- excellent drainage required
- Moisture:
- dry to moderate
- Notes:
- native to Mediterranean regions with dry, rocky soils
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds germinate best with light exposure and temperatures around 65-70°F after cold stratification.
The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI