Scientific name: Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’
Family: EUPHORBIACEAE
Common names: “fireglow spurge”
Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Conditions:
Zone: 4-9
Light: Full sun – part shade, may fade in full sun and tough conditions
Exposure: Sheltered
Soil: Not fussy
Moisture: Well drained! drought tolerant
Aesthetic:
Plant Size: 2-3′ H & W
Leaf and Stem shape: Upright stems clothed in narrow, red-tinged leaves
Flower: Showy orange-red flowers in early summer
Pruning: N/a
Maintenance: Low, possible to cut down after flowering for a second flush in certain climates, best to cut back in fall when there is less sap, enjoys compost top dressing
Landscape use: Mixed borders, with spring bulbs, combine with blue for maximum effect, large rock garden
Propagate: By division or basal cuttings, dip cuttings in water or charcoal to prevent bleeding
Pests & Disease: None in Victoria
*Deer proof
Comments: Easy care plant, toxic sap reacts with sunlight and can severely burn skin, causing painful blisters, not recommended for gardens where children play
Cultivars: E. g. ‘Dixter’ ~AGM winner
