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Euphorbiaceae

Perennial treated as an annual; copper, red, and green mottled foliage; catkin-like flowers.

Plant Form or Habit: upright

Plant Type: annual

Plant Use: beds & borders
container plantings

Propagation: stem cuttings

Light Requirement: high

Flower Color: not important

Blooming Period: summer fall

Height: 3-5'

Width: 3-4'

Foliage Texture: coarse

Heat Tolerance: high

Water Requirements: medium

Additional Comments: Color best in full sun and intensifies in the fall; many cultivars with different colored foliage; heavy fertility and water requirements.