Griffith's spurge is an eye catching plant that lends an almost tropical feel to the garden. Young leaves emerge with a pinkish tinge; brilliant red-orange-yellow flowers burst forth in spring; green foliage remains attractive through summer before turning brilliant shades of red in fall.

Grows and spreads quickly on fertile, moist, well-drained soil in full sun or part shade. Keep soil on the drier side if quick spread is not desired. Autumn protection needed through the first year - a light layer of fallen leaves will do. Deer and rabbit resistant.

WARNING: May cause minor vomiting or stomach upset if ingested. Sap or juice may cause dermatitis.

Zones: 5 to 8

Family: Euphorbiaceae

Type: Perennial

Height: 18 to 24 in.

Spread: 18 to 24 in.

Exposure: Part Shade

Soil Conditions: Average to Moist

Bloom Time: May to June

Bloom Color: Orange-Red

Native Range: the Himalayas and western Asia

Image Credits:

• HelenaH, CC BY-SA 3.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/3.0>, via Wikimedia Commons

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