chameleon spurge

Euphorbia Chameleon

Chameleon Spurge (Euphorbia dulcis ‘Chameleon’)
A striking herbaceous perennial spurge grown for its purple-bronze to burgundy-purple foliage and delicate yellow-green bracts in spring. The colorful leaves emerge dusky purple in spring, deepen to rich burgundy by summer, and often take on reddish hues into autumn — a vivid, year-round contrast plant for borders and mixed plantings.

Size:



Width: 1–2 ft (approx. 12–24 in / 30–60 cm)



Height: 1–1.5 ft (approx. 12–18 in / 30–45 cm)



Zones: 4a–8b

Light: Full sun to partial shade
(Bright light enhances foliage color.)

Soil: Moist, well-drained soils

Features:



Foliage: Rich purple-bronze to burgundy-purple leaves that develop striking seasonal variation



Flowers: Tiny yellow-green false-flowers (cyathia) in spring above the foliage



Form: Low, dense mounded perennial clump suitable as a colorful groundcover or border accent



Attracts: Adds seasonal interest and contrast to mixed borders

Uses:
Accent plant, mixed perennial borders, rock gardens, containers

Notes:
• All parts contain a milky sap that can irritate skin or eyes — wear gloves when handling.
• Leaves remain colorful through the growing season, often deepening in cool weather. 

Plant type

Perennial

Height

2'

Width

1-1.5'

Hardiness zones

4–9

Sunlight

Full sun to part shade

Bloom time

Spring

Flower color

Yellow

Leaf color

Green

Fall color

Green

Attracts

Butterflies

Soil

Moist well-drained

Shape

Clump, Low Mounding

Fragrant

Yes

Drought tolerant

No