Family: Euphorbiaceae

Scientific Name: Euphorbia polychroma Bonfire

Common Name: Bonfire Euphorbia

DescriptionAn excellent multi season perennial having colorful yellow bracts contrasting against the red-purple foliage.
Pronunciation(yew-FOR-bee-ah)
Plant TypeAll Plants, Perennials Hardy
Hardiness Zone5-9
Sunlightfull
Moistureaverage
Soil & Siteaverage
TemperaturePP18585
Flowersthe bright chartreuse flowers are actually bracts
Leavesemerge green than outer foliage change to shades of red, purples, inner foliage staying dark green
Dimensions18 inches tall, spreads 24-36 inches, mounded, domed shape
Maintenanceas with most Euphorbia they bleed a white sap that can be an irritant
PropagationPP18585
Cultivar OriginBreed by Mary Ann Faria of Limerock Plant Farm, in Lincoln, Rhode Island, USA. Introduced by Blooms of Bressingham, UK.
Notes & Reference#229-Euphorbias A gardeners Guide (Rodger Turner)
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