
Euphorbia misera - Cliff Spurge (Plant)
Cliff spurge makes an excellent container plant. Its succulent-like leaves and stems become gnarled with age. Unusual flowers bloom in spring. Plant Characteristics Family Name Euphorbiaceae Species Name Euphorbia misera Common Name Cliff Spurge Plant Type Cactus/Succulent Sun Exposure Coast-Sun, Inland-Part Sun, Water Requirement Low Soil Type Sand, fast draining Flower Color White, Cream, Yellow, Gold Flowering Months January, March, April, May, June, July, August, February Evergreen/Deciduous Evergreen Height by Width 3ft. x 4ft. Growth Rate Moderate Endangered 2.2 (threatened) Growth Habit Rounded, Cold Hardy to 25 degrees F Distribution South Coast, s Channel Islands, w Sonoran Desert; Baja CA Natural Habitat Rocky slopes, coastal bluffs; below 1,640'