Bonfire Cushion Spurge is a dramatic compact herbaceous evergreen perennial that grows in a dome shape. The fine downy foliage whorls emerges shades of lime green and yellow, darkens to burgundy red in summer and firey red in fall. The flowers are insignificant but are surrounded by yellow to chartreuse brackets in spring. Best shape in full sun and dry, well-drained soils. Good drought tolerance. Broken stems have a milky white sap that can cause significant skin irritation if allergic to latex.
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Height: |
1' - 1.5' |
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Spread: |
1.5' - 2’ |
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Spacing: |
1.5’ |
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USDA Hardiness Zone: |
4 - 8 |
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Bloom Color: |
Yellow |
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MAINTENANCE NEEDS: Low Maintenance. Wet soils, especially in winter, will kill the plant. Can tolerate shade, but will have clumping form. Use gloves when handling.
LANDSCAPE USES: Accents or Group Plantings, Borders, Naturalized Areas, Rock Gardens, Xeriscape Gardens, and Containers.
COMPANION PLANTS: Allium, Hakone Grass, Sedum
IMAGES: Frank Vincentz, Euphorbia epithymoides3 ies, CC BY-SA 3.0, (2) Smoobs, Euphorbia, (3) The Greenery Nursery and Garden Shop, Euphorbia
*As plants have ranges in appearance they may not appear as the images shown.
