I absolutely love this plant but do not think they are meant for a zone 5. Mine all died over the winter.
'Bonfire' Cushion Spurge Euphorbia polyanthemus
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Details
10 - 10 Inches18 - 24 Inches18 - 18 Inches25cm46cm - 61cm46cmFeatures
The foliage tends to deepen to burgundy red at the height of summer. Turns rich red in the fall.
Foliage InterestHeat TolerantDrought TolerantSalt TolerantResists:DeerRabbitsCharacteristics
Plant Type:PerennialHeight Category:ShortGarden Height:10 Inches 25cmSpacing:18 - 24 Inches 46cm - 61cmSpread:18 Inches 46cmFlower Colors:YellowFlower Shade:YellowFoliage Colors:GreenFoliage Colors:RedFoliage Shade:MulticoloredHabit:MoundedContainer Role:FillerPlant Needs
Light Requirement:Part Sun to SunThe optimum amount of sun or shade each plant needs to thrive: Full Sun (6+ hours), Part Sun (4-6 hours), Full Shade (up to 4 hours).
Maintenance Category:EasyBloom Time:Early SpringBloom Time:Mid SpringBloom Time:Late SpringHardiness Zones:5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9bWater Category:AverageSoil Fertility Requirement:Average SoilSoil PH Category:Acidic SoilSoil PH Category:Alkaline SoilSoil PH Category:Neutral SoilUses:Border PlantUses:ContainerUses:LandscapeUses:Specimen or Focal PointUses Notes:Great in beds, along walkways, and on patios.
Maintenance Notes:In late spring, crackling sulfur yellow bracts light up the whole plant for several weeks. But really, who needs flowers with foliage like this?!
'Bonfire' Euphorbia polyanthemus USPP 18,585, Can COPF -
4 Reviews
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Robbin McGourty, Illinois, United States, 2 years ago
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Very hardy with great all season color in the garden. Nice upright, mounding habit.
Cherie Morris, North Carolina, United States, 3 years ago -
Beautiful! Long-blooming. Easy to care for.
Melissa Pollack, 11 years ago
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