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Key characteristics

Family: Euphorbiaceae
Height: 12 to 18 inches
Width: 12 to 18 inches
Flower color: Lime-green, with maroon-tinged bracts
Foliage color: New growth emerges bright red, maturing to deep burgundy; evergreen
Bloom time: Mid-spring to early summer
Light: Full sun to partial shade (best foliage color in full sun)
Water: Low
Maintenance: Low; trim spent flower stems after blooming; milky sap can be a skin irritant
Growing zone: USDA zones 6 to 8
Wildlife: Attracts butterflies; deer and rabbit resistant

Perennials

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow'

Ruby Glow Spurge

Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Ruby Glow' is a compact, evergreen perennial known for its deep burgundy foliage that holds its color year-round. Native to woodlands across Europe, this variety adds rich tones to the garden even in the cooler months. The leaves, with their glossy sheen, create a bold backdrop for the plant's vibrant blooms.

In spring, 'Ruby Glow' produces clusters of lime-green flowers, each surrounded by maroon-tinged bracts that echo the dark hues of the foliage.

Light

Full sun to partial shade (best foliage color in full sun)

Water

Low

Bloom time

Mid-spring to early summer

Find this plant

Works well in

Borders
Cottage Gardens
Pollinator Gardens
Waterwise Gardens
Containers

Companion plants

Lungworts · Daylilies · Japanese anemones · Bleeding hearts · Catmint · Heucheras

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.

Printable plant sheet (PDF)