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Euphorbia x martinii

Martin's Spurge

Plant photo of: Euphorbia x martinii
Information by: Walters Gardens Inc        Photographer: Walters Gardens Inc

 

Description

This spurge is a handsome winter foliage plant, Euphorbia x martinii produces dark greyish-green rosettes of leaves on stiff stems that reach 2ft. The flowers, which appear as spring glides into summer, form an upright spike of lime-green bracts - each studded with a tomato-red eye. This combination of zingy lime green with a hint of warm red is one of the most alluring in the plant kingdom. E. x martinii also has poise; each leafy rosette is perfectly balanced by the flower head.

 

Plant Type

Perennial

Height Range

1-3'

Width Range

1-3'

Flower Color

Green, Red, Yellow, Multi-Colored

Flower Season

Spring

Leaf Color

Dark Green

Bark Color

n/a

Fruit Color

n/a

Fruit Season

n/a

Sun

Full, Half

Water

Medium

Growth Rate

Moderate

Soil Type

Sandy, Clay, Loam

Soil Condition

Average, Well-drained, Dry

Soil pH

Neutral

Adverse Factors

Allergenic, Poisonous

Design Styles

Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish

Accenting Features

Showy Flowers, Specimen, Unusual Foliage

Seasonal Interest

Spring

Location Uses

Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Patio, Raised Planter, Walkways, With Rocks

Special Uses

Container, Mass Planting

Attracts Wildlife

n/a

Water Saving Tip:

Replace turf with groundcovers, trees, and shrubs.

If you have areas where no one uses the grass, patches that do not grow well, or a turf area too small to water without runoff, consider replacing the turf with water-efficient landscaping.