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Euphorbiaceae
Griffith's Spurge
Euphorbia griffithii
warmth and energy.
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
- Genus
- Euphorbia
- Native to
- Himalayas, Bhutan, Tibet
- Bloom season
- Spring, Summer
- Type
- herbaceous perennial
- Height
- 60-90 cm
- Sunlight
- full sun to partial shade
- Soil
- moist, well-drained, fertile
- Water
- moderate
- Hardiness
- 4-9
- Lifespan
- perennial
Did you know
- It is one of the few euphorbias with warm-toned bracts, producing vivid orange-red flower heads unusual for the genus.
- The cultivar 'Fireglow' is the most popular form, named for its intensely fiery orange bracts.
- The plant spreads by underground runners and can be quite vigorous in moist, rich soils.
- It was named after William Griffith, a 19th-century British botanist who explored the Himalayas.
- The foliage turns attractive shades of red and orange in autumn, giving it a second season of interest.
Color meanings
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warmth
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energy
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passion
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vitality