Euphorbia rigida

Common Name:
Gopher Spurge

Description:
Euphorbia rigida, commonly known as Gopher Spurge, is a striking evergreen perennial valued for its architectural form, blue-grey foliage and vibrant spring floral display. Upright stems are densely covered with spiralled succulent leaves, creating a bold textural effect throughout the year. In late winter to spring, clusters of bright chartreuse flowers emerge and gradually age to attractive tones of lime, bronze and reddish-orange, adding long-lasting seasonal colour. This drought tolerant plant thrives in Melbourne’s climate and performs best in a sunny position with sharply drained soil. Euphorbia rigida is ideal for rockeries, Mediterranean gardens, coastal plantings, borders and waterwise landscapes, where its sculptural appearance provides year-round interest. Once established, it is extremely hardy and low maintenance, requiring minimal watering and care.

Form:
• Shrub - Small
• Shrub - Clumping / Grass-like / Mounding

Mature Size:
• Height: 40–60 cm
• Width: 60–90 cm

Aspect:
• Full Sun

Flowering:
• Flowers in Winter
• Flowers in Spring

Flower Colour:
• Chartreuse green
• Lime green
• Bronze-red ageing tones

Key Attributes:
• Architectural Foliage
• Drought Tolerant
• Evergreen
• Herbaceous
• Low Maintenance
• Perennial
• Suitable for Coastal Gardens
• Suitable for Mediterranean Gardens
• Suitable for Pots
• Suitable for Rockeries
• Suitable for Waterwise Gardens

Toxicity:
Toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause skin and eye irritation in humans and animals. Handle with care and wear gloves when pruning.

Companion Plants:
• Lavender
• Agave
• Sedum
• Dianella
• Festuca glauca
• Westringia