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Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Rubra’ (Wood spurge)


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Hardiness Zones: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
Botanical Name: Euphorbia amygdaloides ‘Rubra’ yew-FOR-bee-ah ah-mig-dah-LOY-deez ROO-brah Common Name: Wood spurge Genus: Euphorbia
This cultivar has a compact, bushy habit to 20 inches tall and purple-red flushed leaves, especially on new growth and in winter. It produces yellow bracts in mid-spring and early summer.
 Noteworthy characteristics: Milky sap may cause irritation to skin and severe discomfort if ingested.
 Care: This plant prefers dry, well-drained soil in dappled shade (it is drought tolerant) or moist soil in full sun. Cut down the foliage after flowering to produce fresh, mahogany-hued foliage. 
 Propagation: Sow seed of hardy perennials when ripe or in spring; divide perennials in early spring.
 Problems: Nematodes, spider mites, aphids, mealybugs, fungal and bacterial diseases.
Height 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Spread 1 ft. to 3 ft.
Growth Habit Spreads
Growth Pace Moderate Grower
Light Full Sun to Part Shade
Moisture Dry to Medium
Maintenance Low
Tolerance Deer Tolerant;Drought Tolerant
Characteristics Showy Flowers; Showy Foliage
Bloom Time Early Summer; Late Spring; Spring; Summer
Foliage Color Colorful/Burgundy Foliage
Flower Color Yellow Flower
Uses , Beds and Borders, Ground Covers, Naturalizing
Style , Woodland Garden
Seasonal Interest , Spring Interest, Summer Interest, Fall Interest
Type ,Perennials

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