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.

Plant Type Perennials
Hardiness Zone 6-9
Exposure Sun or Shade
Season of Interest Spring, Late Spring, Summer, Early Summer
Height2' - 4' (ft)
Spread2' - 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
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