This perennial has an upright spreading habit with slender arching stems that have stiff, fleshy lanced -shaped blue-green leaves. The yellowish flowers appear from early spring to early summer in terminal clusters.

Hardiness zones 7 to 11 

Euphorbia rigida is naturally found in Morocco and around the Mediterranean from Portugal to Iran. It prefers an open sunny position with well drained moderately fertile soil and tolerates drought and frost.

This perennial is grown for its flowers and attractive foliage. It is planted in perennial borders in small or cottage gardens or used in rockeries and containers. It establishes in 2 to 3 years tolerating dry conditions and is an excellent foliage contrast plant. ID 1865

Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-a) rigida (RIJ-ee-dah)

Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Spurge Family