Euphorbia griffithii
Griffith's Spurge, Spurge 'Fireglow'Family: Euphorbiaceae
Origin: Bhutan, Tibet, China
Euphorbia griffithii (Griffith's Spurge) is a stunning small plant that is native to Bhutan, Tibet and China. It grows up to 5 ft. The plant can take full sun or semi-shade, however if planted directly in the sun, it requires regular watering. The foliage is also highly ornamental, with narrow green leaves with a striking red central vein. In autumn, the leaves turn a beautiful red-yellow color.
In early summer, the plant produces attractive heads of fiery-orange bracts that continue for some weeks. The new growth in early spring is a rich bronzy-red. These are followed by small, red, crimson and vinous flowers in early fall.
Euphorbia griffithii is a tough plant that is hardy in USDA Zone 4-9. In areas where the winters are cold, the plant can be grown in pots and moved indoors.
Similar plants:
- Euphorbia aeruginosa (Miniature Saguaro)
- Euphorbia bracteata, Pedilanthus bracteatus (Tall Slipper Plant, Slipper Spurge, Candelilla, Little Bird Flower)
- Euphorbia bubalina, Euphorbia laxiflora (Buffalo Euphorbia, Bosmelkbos)
- Euphorbia burmannii (Steenbokbos)
- Euphorbia caput-medusae (Medusa's Head)
- Euphorbia characias (Bush Spurge)
- Euphorbia confinalis (Confinalis, Lebombo Euphorbia, Lebombo Milktree)
- Euphorbia cooperi (Transvaal Candelabra Tree, Bushveld Candelabra Euphorbia)
- Euphorbia cotinifolia (Red spurge, Mexican shrubby Spurge, Caribbean Copper Plant)
- Euphorbia cyathophora, Euphorbia heterophylla, Poinsettia cyathophora (Summer Poinsettia, Wild Poinsettia, Fire on the mountain)
