Euphorbia dulcis ChameleonSpurge
科:大戟科
Family:Euphorbiaceae
属:大戟属
common name:Spurge
introduce:Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Missouri Native: No
Native Range: None
Height: 1 to 1.5 feet
Spread: 1 to 1.5 feet
Bloom Time: May - June
Bloom Color: Yellow tinged with purple
Sun: Full sun to part shade
Water: Dry to medium moisture
Maintenance: Low
General Culture:
Grow in average, dry to medium wet, well-drained soil in full sun to light shade. Best purple leaf color in full sun. Tolerates poor soils that are somewhat dry. Intolerant of the hot, humid summers of the deep South.
Noteworthy Characteristics:
An erect, rhizomatous perennial typically growing 12-20" tall. Oblong leaves emerge dusky purple in spring, mature to a rich burgundy-purple and acquire a reddish tinge in autumn. Stems are also purple. Yellow flowers (actually showy bracts) appear in late spring and are usually lightly tinged with purple. The true flowers are yellowish-green and inconspicuous. Foliage provides interesting summer and fall accent. Milky sap can irritate skin and eyes and is mildly poisonous if ingested.
Problems:
No serious insect or disease problems.
Uses:
Interesting specimen for the rock garden or border front. Yellow flowers and purple foliage contrast well with other perennials.
