Unlike other dark-leaved Euphorbia, this new variety has a vigorous growth habit. Merlot purple leaves in spring change to dark green in summer, while the stems remain red and the new growth emerges dark purple. Chartreuse flowers are striking against the dark leaves in late spring and early summer. In fall the foliage turns almost black. Grows 18-24” tall. Plant 18” apart.
Plant Type |
Perennials |
Hardiness Zone |
6-9 |
Exposure |
Sun or Shade |
Season of Interest |
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer |
Height | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spread | 2' - 4' (ft) |
Spacing |
18 in |
Water Needs |
Low, Average |
Maintenance |
Low |
Soil Type |
Clay, Loam, Sand |
Soil PH |
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
Soil Drainage |
Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
Characteristics |
Semi-Evergreen, Showy |
Tolerance |
Deer, Drought, Dry Soil, Heat |
Attracts |
Pollinators |
Garden Uses |
Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers |
Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' | Purple Wood Spurge, Euphorbia x ‘Miner’s Merlot’ || Unlike other dark-leaved Euphorbia, this new variety has a vigorous growth habit. Merlot purple leaves in spring change to dark green in summer, while the stems remain red and the new growth emerges dark purple. Chartreuse flowers are striking against the dark leaves in late spring and early summer. In fall the foliage turns almost black. Grows 18-24” tall. Plant 18” apart.
Sun or Shade,
Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer,
Low Water Needs, Average Water Needs, Low Maintenance, Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained,
Semi-Evergreen, Showy,
Deer Tolerant, Drought Tolerant, Dry Soil Tolerant, Heat Tolerant,
Attracts Pollinators, Beds and Borders, Edging, Ground Covers, Patio and Containers