Euphorbia epithymoides (polychroma) ‘Bonfire’
Euphorbia polychroma 'Bonfire' is a fiery cushion spurge that burns with red all season long, even in zone 4!
Euphorbia epithymoides ‘Bonfire’ is a fiery cushion spurge with foliage that burns with shades of red and burgundy all season long. In spring foliage bursts forth with bright hot new growth and deepens in hue and intensity towards maturity. Chartreuse yellow bracts glint above the glowing mounds in spring. Plants flare even brighter with bright red in fall before going dormant. Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant. This species has previously been known as E. polychroma.
Common Name: Cushion Spurge
Family: Euphorbiaceae (The Spurge Family)
Zone Hardiness: 4-9
Light: Part Sun, Full Sun
Height: 8-12"
Width: 8-12"
Primary Bloom Colour: Yellow
Secondary Bloom Colour: Burgundy
Bloom Time: Spring
Foliage Colour: Burgundy/Red/Purple, Good Fall Colour
Class: Deciduous
Type: Perennial
Soil Moisture: Average, Dry
Stem Colour:
Fragrance: No
Berries:
Benefits: Bees
Deer Resistant: Yes
BC Native: No
Native Habitat: Rocky hillsides and open dry woodland.
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Geographical Origin: Europe and Western Russia
