Perennials: Euphorbia myrsinites

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The euphorbias are a curious group of hardy perennials. The true flowers of euphorbias are very small; the bracts (the leaves that surround the flower) turn brilliant colors in some varieties and are falsely considered by many to be the flower. They prefer an average to poor soil, not too wet and not compacted. The dominant feature of this species is its bizarre foliage. Its blue-grey leaves are tightly held on its twisting stems, which lie on the ground. Its brilliant yellow blooms occur early, followed by a flush of new foliage. Previous year's foliage has a peachy-pink cast. Thoroughly hardy and delightful. Reseeds. From the Mediterranean region.