Bonfire Spurge Euphorbia
Euphorbia polychroma
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Perennials: Flower
Cushion spurge; Chrome spurge
Zone
4: -30° to -20°
Min. Temp
Half-Hardy: 32°
One of the most colorful euphorbias on the market. The top growth is a combination of deep purple, red and orange leaves with a touch of chartreuse. Undergrowth is green. Foliage deepens to burgundy red in the summer. Turns rich red in the fall. Blooms late spring with sulfur yellow bracts that light up the whole plant.
Appearance
Summer Foliage
Gray-Green
Fall Foliage
Green
Flower Color
Yellow
Blooming Time
Late Spring - Late Summer
Habit
Mounding
Height
6–12 in
Spread
12–18 in
Form
Cup
Characteristics
Type
Cultivar
Safety
Toxic to Dogs/Cats
Growth Rate
Moderate
Tolerance/Resistance
Drought Tolerant, Heat Tolerant
Attracts
Attracts Beneficial Insects
Uses/Placement
Rock Garden
Optimal Growing Conditions
Sun Exposure
Full Sun - Part Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy
Soil Drainage
Well-drained
Soil Moisture
Dry
Soil PH
Slightly Alkaline: 7.0-7.5
PH Tolerance
Prefers slightly alkaline soil
Soil Amendment(s)
Compost
Fertilizer
Light Feeder
Fertilizer Formula
Balanced Fertilizer
Fertilizer Timing
Early Summer
Micronutrients
Trace Minerals Beneficial
Care
Care Level
Low
Behavior and Propagation
Spreading
Moderate Spreader
Propagation Method
Benefits from Pollinators
Propagation Licensing
Trademarked cultivar
Division Timing
Spring or Fall Division