Myrtle Spurge (Euphorbia myrsinites) is a striking, low-growing perennial valued for its trailing, spiral foliage and vivid chartreuse flower bracts in early spring. Native to the Mediterranean region, it thrives in California’s dry-summer climates and is widely used in modern landscapes, slopes, and rock gardens for year-round texture.

Its waxy, blue-green leaves form dense mats that suppress weeds while requiring minimal irrigation once established. In spring, dramatic lime-yellow blooms rise above the foliage, creating strong contrast against gravel, stone, and darker evergreens.