Gopher Plant DescriptionBotanical Name: Euphorbia rigida Native of Europe, northwest Africa, and Mediterranean region. A clumping evergreen perennial with long arching stems. Leaves are gray, oblong to oval, pointed, 1 1/4" to 3" long. Blooms are terminal heads of chartreuse to yellow flowers with cup-shaped bracts. Has an erect growth habit and contrast well with pretty much anything in your garden. Very interesting with it's striking sillouette. Very drought tolerant. Plant CharacteristicsPlant Category: PerennialsName: Gopher PlantPlant Type: Evergreen perennial Flower: Terminal heads of chartreuse to yellow, 1" to 1 3/4" wide Mature Size: 3' x 3' Water: Very low Exposure:: Full sun Spacing: 1 1/2' Soil Type: April to October Planting Time: Clay; loam; sand; alkaline; well drained CommentsThe milky juice within the plant is poisonous.