About This Product
Botanical Name: Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'
Common Name: Purple Wood Spurge
An evergreen perennial that forms a low, upright bush. Slender, dull green leaves turn dark ruby-purple in fall. New growth comes in red. Chartreuse-green inflorescences display showy bracts that cup tiny true flowers. Blooms cluster atop red stems in spring. Attracts butterflies. All plant parts contain a toxic milky sap.
USDA Zone: Zones 5 - 8
Sunset Zone: Zones 2B - 24
Mature Height: 2 - 3 feet
Mature Width: 2 - 3 feet
Light Needs: Full Sun, Filtered Sun, Partial Sun, Partial Shade, Shade
Water Needs: Low, Moderate, Regular