Euphorbia myrsinites - The evergreen roller spurge for dry locations
Euphorbia myrsinites, also known as cylindrical spurge, is an unusual evergreen perennial with a striking, prostrate habit and eye-catching, blue-green leaves. Its dense, spirally arranged leaves and bright yellow-green flowers in spring make it a real eye-catcher in rock gardens, dry borders and plant troughs. This robust, easy-care plant is not only decorative, but also particularly adaptable to dry, sunny locations.
Eye-catching growth habit and vibrant flowers
The cylindrical spurge grows like a carpet, with its blue-green, succulent leaves arranged in a spiral along the long, prostrate shoots. This unique appearance gives the plant a special structure that is ideal for modern and naturalised gardens. From April to June, the plant is adorned with eye-catching, bright yellow-green bracts, which contrast beautifully with the silver-blue foliage.
Perfect planting partners for harmonious combinations
Thanks to its low growth habit (15-25 cm tall), Euphorbia myrsinites is ideal as a ground cover or as a border-forming plant in dry beds. It harmonises perfectly with other sun-loving, drought-resistant plants such as thyme (Thymus serpyllum), cushion phlox (Phlox subulata) or blue fescue (Festuca glauca). An attractive garden appearance is also created in combination with ornamental grasses such as bearskin fescue (Festuca gautieri).
Location and soil - Ideal for sunny and dry spots
Cylindrical spurge loves sunny, warm locations and prefers well-drained, sandy-gravelly soil. It is ideal for rock gardens, dry stone walls, gravel beds and roof gardens as it is extremely drought-resistant and requires minimal care. It thrives particularly well in nutrient-poor soil, where it retains its compact, decorative shape. Waterlogging should be avoided at all costs, as this can lead to root rot.
Hardy and easy to care for - a robust beauty all year round
This Euphorbia species is absolutely hardy and retains its attractive, bluish foliage even in the cold season. After flowering, the old flowering shoots can be cut back to maintain the compact appearance. Care should be taken when pruning: The milky sap that escapes can cause skin irritation, so gloves should be worn. Apart from this, the plant is extremely easy to care for and requires little attention.
Versatile - from rock gardens to container planting
The cylindrical spurge is not only ideal for naturalised and Mediterranean gardens, but also as a ground cover in dry areas or for planting on the tops of walls. It also comes into its own in plant troughs and tubs, where its drooping growth is particularly attractive. It is also a valuable pasture for bees and insects, as its flowers provide plenty of nectar.
A must for rock gardens and dry locations
With its unique growth habit, silvery-blue foliage and bright yellow-green flowers, Euphorbia myrsinites brings structure and colour to any garden. Whether as ground cover, dry wall decoration or as a high-contrast companion plant in gravel gardens - it impresses with its ease of care, drought resistance and unusual appearance. Be inspired by this fascinating spurge species and create stylish accents in your garden!
We recommend 4 - 5 plants for one square metre of soil.
Our plants are grown in pots and can therefore be planted all year round.
