Euphorbia ‘Miner’s Merlot’

Miner’s Merlot spurge
Dark wine-purple leaves are held in a tidy mound. Abundant chartreuse flowers in early spring contrast strikingly. Will freeze to the ground, but return with exceptionally cold winters. Color darkens in fall.
height 1–2
width 1–2ft
tolerates Drought, Deer , Gophers, Heat, Pots
water
needs		 Low – Moderate
water
info		 Give regular water in its first dry season and if winter rains are insufficient to get it established.

Drought tolerant, but will want infrequent additional summer water at least every couple of weeks once established.
hardy
to		 5F
exposure Part Shade – Full Sun
indoor
outdoor		 Outdoor
drainage In Ground: Cactus Mix, In Ground: Planting Mix, In Pots: Cactus Mix, In Pots: Potting Soil
origin Hybrid
california
native		 No
sunset
zones		 3–12, 14–24

Sunset Zones Map

Outdoor Exposure Guide

OUTDOOR EXPOSURE GUIDE

Full Sun
Six or more hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Shade
Three to five hours of sun beams directly landing on the plant's leaves.

Part Sun
One to two hours of sun beams directly landing on the plants leaves.

Full Shade
The plant is never fully lit by sun beams, but is in a bright spot or has dappled sunbeams playing over the leaves throughout the day.

Deep Shade
The plant never has dappled light on the leaves, and is in a place that feels dim, even on a nice sunny day.

SUNSET ZONES MAP

Growing Notes

Prune down old growth in late winter to refresh the plant. May freeze to the ground and regrow with extreme cold.

Special Interest

The toxic milky sap of this plant makes it a great deterrent to gophers, even protecting plants nearby when planted throughout a garden.