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Euphorbia myrsinites (myrtle spurge) foliage

Euphorbia myrsinites (myrtle spurge) June seedheads

Euphorbia myrsinites flower with pollinator

Euphorbia myrsinites | myrtle spurge

Regular price: $8.99
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Sale price: $8.99

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Grown from seed in living soil without the use of pesticides, chemicals, or carbon fuels.

ships fall 2026

Euphorbia is one of the largest plant genera on earth and as such has the largest range of form and habit of any plant family. There are Euphorbias for hot dry places and for shady moist spots. All Euphorbia should be handled with care (wear gloves!) as they exude a milk-white sap that can cause irritation.

E. myrsinites is grown for its highly decorative, wintergreen foliage. It is great for planting on walls or along walkways where its snaky grey-green shoots can be best admired. Drought tolerant and early flowering, this plant is a must for any dry garden.

Distinctions: Winner of an Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticulture Society

WARNING: May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested. Sap or juice may cause dermatitis.

Zones: 5 to 9
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Type: Herbaceous Perennial
Height: 4 to 6 in.
Width: 12 to 24 in.
Exposure: Full Sun
Soil Conditions: Dry, Well-drained
Bloom Time: April to June
Native Range: southeastern Europe and Asia Minor

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6" pot 4" pot

Special Characteristics

Deer-resistant
Rabbit resistant
Snail Resistant

image credits

Image 1 (foliage) @ The Old Dairy Nursery
Image 2 (blooms) Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Image 3 (form) Ali McEnhill, The Old Dairy Nursery

Ordering information

Preorders

You may place your order anytime to reserve plants for fall 2026 shipping. If you place multiple orders, we will combine plants into one box (or as many as needed) and any extra shipping charges will be refunded.

We will resume shipping as soon as temperatures cool in our location and yours. This can range from the beginning of September for northern locations to the end of October for hot locations (Texas).

We will check in with you a week before shipping to make sure you receive your plants at a time that is convenient for you.

Shipping

Live plants ship in spring and fall only. Plants may ship dormant, depending on variety and season. Shipping costs are most reasonable when bundling like size plants.

4-inch: 1-6 plants ship for $15.00 / 7-13 plants ship for $18.00 / 14-30 plants ship for $40.00
1-gal: 1-2 plants ship for $18.00 / 3-4 plants ship for $25.00 / 5-6 plants ship for $40.00
trees & shrubs: $27.00-$40.00 each, height dependent
seeds: $6.75 or free with orders over $15.00

We regret that we cannot ship internationally or to the following states: AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, ID, MT, NV, OR, UT, or WA.

Nursery pick up

We will email you to schedule a day and time to collect your plants when they are ready in spring. Generally, plants can be collected from the nursery Monday through Sunday from 10am-4pm in Spring, Summer, and Fall.

Plant Sizes

We most commonly use the following pot sizes for perennials:

4-inch pot: 3.5" H x 3.5" W x 3.5" D
2-quart pot: 6" H x 5.25" W x 5.25" D
1-gallon pot: 6.87" H x 8" Dia (this is a true one gallon pot, not the smaller 'trade' one gallon pot used by many nurseries)

Check out our illustrated pot size guide here.

Representative trees & shrubs are photographed in their pots and posted on each plant page.

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of what we do at The Old Dairy. We grow all of our plants outdoors without the use of chemicals, fertilizers, carbon fuels, or peat.

Many of our perennials are grown in the ground and dug upon order (this is especially true for larger sizes). This practice allows us to grow stronger, healthier plants using native soil, and ultimately reduces our impact on the environment.

Our open-pollinated seeds are collected from plants in our mother beds, which have never been treated with chemicals or sprays of any kind.

Read all about our sustainable practices here.