Northwest Blooms · Perennials
Euphorbia griffithii ‘Fireglow’
Griffith’s Spurge
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Height
- 18 to 24 inches
- Width
- 18 to 24 inches
- Flower color
- Vivid orange
- Foliage color
- Coppery-red to green
- Bloom time
- Late spring to early summer
- Light
- Full sun to partial shade
- Water
- Moderate; prefers well-draining soil
- Maintenance
- Cut back flower stems after blooming; wear gloves when handling due to irritating sap
- Growing zone
- USDA zones 5 to 9
- Wildlife
- Attracts bees and butterflies; deer resistant
About this plant
Euphorbia griffithii 'Fireglow' is a dazzling perennial prized for its vibrant orange flowers, rich bronze-colored leaves, and beautiful red stems. In late spring to early summer, 'Fireglow' produces clusters of vivid orange flowers that contrast beautifully with the foliage, which matures from bronze to green and then turns bright red in autumn. This versatile plant thrives in full sun to partial shade and is relatively drought-tolerant once established. Ideal for borders, rock gardens, or mixed perennial beds, 'Fireglow' adds warmth and vibrancy to the landscape. Handle with gloves, as its milky sap can be irritating to the skin and eyes.
Works well in
Borders · Cottage Gardens · Pollinator Gardens · Containers
Companion plants
Hostas · Ferns · Astilbes · Foxgloves · Bergenias · Sedums
Design tip
Summer flowers carry the middle of the season, so place it where the bed needs color once spring bulbs fade. Because it is easy about light, use it to carry a planting from a sunny end of the bed into the shadier side.
Where to see it
This plant can be seen at the Center for Urban Horticulture.
