Common name: fireglow spurge

Family name: Euphorbiaceae

Description: Tall plant with an arching, spreading habit, reddish stems, and green lanceolate leaves that turn many shades of fiery red in the fall. Flowers are also a red colour.

Flower: Similar to typical Euphorbia flowers, but are a fiery orange and yellow in colour. Peak flowering time is May-June.

Foliage: Simple. alternately arranged, lanceolate, green leaves. They turn red in the fall, depending on how much sun the plant receives.

Growing conditions: Full sun; needs moisture and can grow in boggy conditions; rich soil.

Height and spread: 0.7-1.3m by 0.6-1.0m

Limitations: Shade intolerant. Poisonous sap, which can be a hazard if planted near a playground for example.

Landscape uses: Grows quite tall, so suitable for back of the border. Leaves burnished red in autumn provide seasonal interest