Gopher Plant
Scientific Name: Euphorbia rigida
Synonym: Euphorbia biglandulosa
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Sunset®: 4-24, 31, 32
USDA: 8b-10
Frost Tolerance: Hardy in Phoenix
Heat Tolerance: Resistant in Phoenix
Sun Exposure: Full sun
Growth Habits: Herbaceous perennial up to 2 feet tall (60 cm), 3 to 5 feet across (1.5 to 2.5 m)
Propagation: Seeds (will self seed if in good conditions), division
As with the other Euphorbias, its sap is poisonous. The stems should be removed when they die back or become floppy after setting seeds. New stems will grow.
Blooming Habits:
Yellow to pinkish flowers in late winter to early spring.
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