Euphorbia pulcherrima ~ Poinsettia, Pink water-garden Thick pale green scapes sporting

Thick pale green scapes sporting lavender bell-like flowers raise up above the mound in mid-summer attracting butterflies and pollinators

Recognized by its toothed leaves and square stems with terminal spikes holding pink flowers in summer

IMAGES: Peter Stevens

Its glossy serrated dark green leaves have no fall color

Euphorbia pulcherrima ~ Poinsettia, Pink water-garden Thick pale green scapes sportingPink Poinsettia is a popular semi evergreen shrub well known as a Christmas ornamental or used as a houseplant. Its large dark green foliage creates a low mound and is topped by huge rich dark pink bracts around tiny flower clusters from winter through spring. Grows best with bright indirect sun and moist well drained soils. Only grows to 2 3ft when potted. Type: Shrub Height: 2' 3' Spread: 2 3 Spacing: 2. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 9 11 Culture: Part