2 named cultivars

perennial

Martin's Spurge

$28.95

The Story

Plant Bio

Euphorbia x martinii is an evergreen perennial hybrid raised in France between two Mediterranean spurges, forming an upright clump one to two feet high and about as wide. Rosettes of narrow grey-green leaves flushed red sit on red-tinted stems, and cup-shaped heads of lime-green bracts with dark red eyes open in spring.

Every part exudes a milky latex that blisters skin badly and can cause serious eye injury — always wear gloves and eye protection when cutting it, and never rub your eyes while working with it. Cut spent flowering stems right out at the base after flowering, since they die anyway and new rosettes replace them from below.

Uses & Benefits:

Year-round grey-green and red-flushed evergreen rosettes, with lime-green red-eyed bracts in spring.

Drought tolerant, evergreen and structural, holding interest through the whole year.

Pollinators visit the bracts in spring; deer and rabbits leave the plant entirely alone.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Perennial

Height

24 inches

Width

21 inches

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Low

Humidity

Low

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

Garden hybrid raised in France

Toxicity

Sap blisters skin and injures eyes

Marketplace

Where to Buy

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Planting

How to Grow

Plant in full sun or partial shade in drained soil.
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling it.
Water while establishing, then only in drought.
Cut spent flowering stems out at the base.
Wash any sap off skin immediately.
Avoid rich feeding, which makes growth soft.

Pro Tip

The flowered stems die after blooming, so cut them right out at the base — new rosettes are already coming from below.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Wear gloves and eye protection 🥽
Cut spent stems out at the base ✂️
Give it sharp drainage 🌱
Wash sap off skin at once 🚿

Don't

Handle it without gloves ❌
Rub your eyes while pruning it ❌
Plant it in wet, heavy soil ❌

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Check Drainage
Cut Back

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Gravel and dry sunny borderContainers and small spacesArchitectural front-of-border planting

Companion Plants

SedumLavender Blue Fescue HeucheraRussian Sage

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Martin's Spurge questions

What zones can Martin's Spurge grow in?

Martin's Spurge is hardy in USDA Zones 6–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Martin's Spurge deer resistant?

Yes — Martin's Spurge is rated deer-resistant. Deer typically pass it over, though extreme hunger can override any plant's defenses.

When does Martin's Spurge bloom?

Martin's Spurge typically blooms in spring through late summer. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Martin's Spurge need full sun?

Martin's Spurge does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Martin's Spurge drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Martin's Spurge handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.