Purpurea Euphorbia

Purpurea Euphorbia (Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea'/'Rubra') is a striking shade-tolerant perennial spurge celebrated for its rich, deep burgundy-purple foliage that provides dramatic, year-round color in the woodland or shaded border. In spring, the plant produces clusters of small but vivid chartreuse-yellow flowers — a stunning contrast against the deep purplish foliage that creates one of the most eye-catching color combinations in the spring garden. The evergreen rosettes of narrow, dark leaves hold their color well through all seasons, intensifying in richness with cooler temperatures and making Purpurea Euphorbia one of the finest foliage perennials for dark, moody garden schemes.

These Professional Grade 4" plants are grown to the highest nursery standards, delivering well-rooted specimens that establish readily in a range of garden conditions. Euphorbia amygdaloides 'Purpurea' is one of the most shade-tolerant euphorbias available, thriving in partial to dappled shade beneath trees and along shaded borders where its burgundy foliage glows with rich intensity. It also adapts well to sunnier positions in cooler climates, making it a versatile choice for woodland gardens, mixed borders, and contemporary foliage-focused plantings.

• Rich Burgundy-Purple Foliage Year-Round: Deep, jewel-toned burgundy leaves maintain their striking color through all four seasons, intensifying in cool weather to provide some of the most dramatic foliage color available in a shade-tolerant perennial.
• Stunning Chartreuse Spring Flowers: Vivid chartreuse-yellow flower clusters in spring create a spectacular contrast against the dark foliage — one of the most dramatic and unique color combinations in the spring garden.
• Shade Tolerant & Woodland Garden Gem: One of the most reliably shade-tolerant euphorbias, excelling beneath deciduous trees, along north-facing borders, and in dappled woodland garden settings.
• Evergreen Structure & Winter Interest: Rosettes of dark, narrow leaves remain evergreen through winter, providing reliable structure and deep foliage color in the garden when most other perennials have died back.
• Low Maintenance & Drought Adaptable: Once established, requires minimal care and tolerates periods of dry shade — a valuable quality for low-maintenance woodland and shaded garden applications.

These 4" healthy live plants thrive in partial shade to dappled shade, though they will tolerate full sun in cooler, moister climates. Water regularly until established, then reduce to moderate watering. Hardy in USDA Zones 6–9; mature height 12–18 inches with a spread of 18–24 inches. Bloom time is spring (March–May). Note: all parts of Euphorbia contain a milky sap that may cause skin irritation — wear gloves when handling. Cut back after flowering to encourage fresh basal growth.