Euphorbia x martinii
Martin's Spurge
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:
Check your irrigation controller once a month, and adjust as necessary.
Most plants require only one-third as much water in winter as they do in summer.