Spurge, Ascot Rainbow
Euphorbia myrsinites
$24.99
Unit price per11 in stock - Inventory reflects the current availability and may change due to in-store purchases
Ascot Rainbow Spurge brings year-round color to the sunny garden with its distinctive variegated foliage—lance-shaped leaves edged in creamy yellow that flush with rosy-pink tones in cool weather. In spring and early summer, wiry stems bear clusters of chartreuse bracts that hover like a halo above the mound, creating a two-toned effect that turns heads in any border or rock garden. This semi-evergreen forms a tidy 12 to 18 inch mound that earns its keep in every season, not just at bloom time. Once established, it handles drought with ease and asks for little beyond decent drainage and full sun. Deer, rabbits, and most insects leave it alone, making it a reliable choice for challenging spots, slopes, or mass plantings where low-maintenance groundcover is needed. The intense foliage color makes it especially effective as a contrast plant alongside bold greens or deep purples.
Mature Height: 12 - 18"
Mature Spread: 12 - 18"
Sunlight Exposure: Sun
Water Needs: Moderate
Plant Profile
Spurge, Ascot Rainbow
Sunlight Exposure
Sun
Water Needs
Moderate
Landscape Use
Ground Cover, Mass Planting
Growth Rate
Moderate
Growth Shape
Mounding
Flowering Season
Spring, Summer
Foliage Color
Variegated
Pest + Disease Resistance
Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Insect Resistant, Disease Resistant
Pollinator + Wildlife Support
None
Season of Interest
Summer
Fall Color
Green
Garden Performance & Beauty
None
Environmental Tolerances
Cold Tolerant, Erosion Control
Winter Foliage
Semi-Evergreen
