Perennials · 2 varieties
Euphorbia (Perennial)
Spring chartreuse (polychroma) or fiery fall foliage (Bonfire) — structure and color without fuss.
- Light
- Full sun
- Height
- 10–18″
- Spread
- 12–18″
- Hardiness
- Zones 4–9 hardy here
- Blooms
- May–Jun
- Deer
- Usually left alone
- Rabbits
- Usually left alone
- Containers
- Good in pots
- Pets
- Toxic to cats and dogs rated from a related species, Euphorbia pulcherrima · ASPCA
Hardiness & bloom: Bonfire and Polychroma are hardy to zone 4 and bloom May–Jun; Bonfire's leaves turn deep maroon-red. Sap irritates skin. Looking for the annual? See Euphorbia (Glitz).
Mounds and fills — the filler that knits a planting together.
The 2 Euphorbia (Perennial) varieties we grow
Every variety we grow. Photos are going up through the season. Tap the on any variety to save it to your list. Availability changes daily — call (763) 742-8774 for what’s on the bench today.
Variety by variety
East Bethel and the north metro are zone 4; Minneapolis and St. Paul are zone 5. Green comes back in both; yellow comes back in zone 5.
| Variety | Hardiness | Blooms | Size & sun |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bonfireyellow bracts | HardinessHardy to zone 4comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms May–Jun | Size 10″ × 18″ Sun to part shade · deer usually leave it alone |
| Polychromabright golden-yellow bracts | HardinessHardy to zone 2comes back everywhere we deliver | Blooms May–Jun | Size 12–18″ × 12–18″ Sun to part shade · deer usually leave it alone |
Plant it with
Euphorbia (Perennial) likes full sun. These share its light and add different heights or bloom times, so the bed keeps going:
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Grown chemical-free in our own seven greenhouses in East Bethel — not trucked in. Come see it in person, or use the plant picker to find what suits your spot.