Euphorbia mellifera (honey spurge) flowering in garden with Spanish Lavender.

Euphorbia mellifera, commonly known as honey spurge, is a drought-tolerant shrub adapted to many summer-dry climate gardens. This Mediterranean native plant features attractive bluish-green foliage and clusters of small, vibrant yellow flowers that bloom in the spring and summer months. Honey spurge grows in a mounding form, reaching heights of up to 5 feet and spreading up to 6 feet wide. It thrives in full sun to partial shade and prefers well-draining soil. This plant is highly drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal watering. Euphorbia mellifera is a great addition to Mediterranean gardens, rock gardens, or as a focal point in a xeriscape landscape. Its unique appearance and low maintenance make it a popular choice for water-wise gardening in summer-dry climates.