{"product_id":"gopher-spurge-4-pot","title":"Gopher Spurge - 4\" Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eGopher Purge, also known as Gopher Spurge or Mole Plant, is a distinctive herbaceous plant belonging to the spurge family (Euphorbiaceae). Its scientific name is \u003cem\u003eEuphorbia lathyris\u003c\/em\u003e. This erect, upright-growing species features narrow, gray-green leaves arranged in opposite pairs along stiff stems, often reaching heights of 2 to 4 feet (occasionally up to 4 feet), though smaller specimens may be as short as 5 inches. It behaves as an annual or biennial, producing insignificant yellowish flowers and a milky, irritating sap throughout its parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGopher Purge thrives in USDA hardiness zones roughly 5 to 10, preferring full sun and well-drained soils, including poor, sandy, or rocky conditions, making it drought-tolerant once established. Traditionally planted in gardens as a natural repellent for gophers and moles due to its toxic sap and strong odor in the roots—though this effect is largely considered folklore—it has also seen historical medicinal uses as a purgative or folk remedy for skin issues like warts. Caution is advised, as the plant is poisonous and its sap can cause skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature Height: 4ft\u003cbr\u003eMature Width: 4ft\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full Sun\u003cbr\u003eWater: Low\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVisit Roger's Gardens Herb Almanac\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u0026lt;\u0026gt;\n\u003cp\u003e* In-Store Pickup Available - Fees May Apply\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Roger's Gardens","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43241993994311,"sku":"qwv1789733063081","price":4.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/5901\/2935\/files\/gopher-spurge---4-pot_1.jpg?v=1789733068","url":"https:\/\/flatlockseamwear.shop\/products\/gopher-spurge-4-pot","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}