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Spurge: Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow

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Spurge: Euphorbia griffithii Fireglow

'Fireglow,' a spurge that spreads by rhizomes, has lance-shaped, green leaves with red veins attached to reddish-green stems. Its tiny flowers have prominent, orange-red, flowerlike bracts (colored leaves).

Profile

Plant typeperennial
Hardiness zones4 to 9
Lightfull-sun
Height up to 3 ft.
Spread up to 3 ft.
Soil moisturemoist
Bloom timesummer
Flower coloryellow
Bloom size2 in. to 2 in.
Foliage colordark-green

did you know?

The genus includes about 2,000 species of annuals, biennials, herbaceous perennials, and succulents, as well as evergreen and semievergreen shrubs and trees. They are distributed throughout a range of natural habitats in temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions.

general maintenance:

Divide, and cut back regularly, as often as every 2 years. is a rhizomatous, vigorously spreading plant; in late fall or early spring, before new growth emerges, cut back old growth.

how to sow/plant:

Plant in spring or fall, starting with new plants, rooted cuttings, or divisions. Choose a sunny site with moist, well-drained soil, and amend with well-rotted manure or compost. Set plants at same depth they were in their pots, spacing 1 foot apart. Water upon planting, and mulch to conserve moisture.

water and fertilize:

Monitor soil moisture all season. In spring and fall, feed with a well-balanced fertilizer, following package instructions.

garden hint:

Wear gloves and keep hands off face when working with spurge as it can cause a skin rash for certain people.

features:

  • Disease Resistant
  • Drought Tolerant
  • Fall Foliage

garden uses:

    other uses:

      combine with:

      wormwood ( 'Powis Castle), cornflower tickseed ( 'Sunray'), and 'Blue Panda.'

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