Bonfire Euphorbia
Bonfire cushion spurge is a perennial flower grown for its burgundy leaves. The pretty leaves grow in a dome-like mound. In spring, tiny flowers bloom surrounded by vivid chartreuse bracts. It has an unusual color combination between the leaves and the flowers.
Bonfire Euphorbia
Bonfire cushion spurge is a perennial flower grown for its burgundy leaves. The pretty leaves grow in a dome-like mound. In spring, tiny flowers bloom surrounded by vivid chartreuse bracts. It has an unusual color combination between the leaves and the flowers.
Plant details
Botanic Name
Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire'
Pronunciation
yoo-FOR-bee-uh pol-ee-KROH-muh
Mature Height
10 to 12 in.
Mature Spread
15 to 20 in.
Water usage
One Droplet: Water twice per month or less, once established.
Two Droplets: Water about once per week, once established.
Three Droplets: Water about twice per week, once established.
Flower Color
yellow
Bloom time
late spring
Colorado Native
No
Natural Habitat
eastern Europe
Light Requirements
sun, part shade
Cold Hardiness
USDA zones 4-9
Elevation Limit
hardy to 7,500 ft.
Performance
Bonfire cushion spurge has been a good perennial flower at the Xeriscape Garden. Its leaves were a great for adding color. Recently, it has been grazed a lot by rabbits.
Maintenance
Remove old growth in early spring before new growth starts.