Euphorbia Species, Griffith's Spurge

This is attractive enough to win over even some who don't usually like orange in the garden. Soft orange bracts surround the flowers. The...Read More stems are red, the foliage has red tints, especially in spring, and the red leaf midvein (fading to white) adds a nice touch.

This is not a clump-former---plants spread underground by rhizomes. Some may find them too aggressive for border use. I grew this for a year, which isn't long enough to judge. It did not self-sow for me. A root barrier might be prudent.

This species comes from the Himalayas and hates hot summers. Armitage says it doesn't perform well in eastern North America south of Z7.

Herbaceous spreading perennial from South West China and Tibet.

Has linear, dark green leaves with a pale conspicuous midr...Read Moreib. Bears bright reddish involucres (cup around individual flower) containing tiny yellow flowerparts (cyathia).

Flowers June-August

Like all Euphorbias, the sap can be an irritant to skin so be careful when handling.

Likes a moist, well drained, rich soil in partial shade where it will spread around happily. Nice plant for a large border.