Euphorbia lathyris ~ Mole Plant encore Red With Bronze Leaf Begonia

Red With Bronze Leaf Begonia is a mounding annual with glossy heart-shaped bronze green foliage with copper tints

The tree's bark is smooth and gray when young

fruit moth

Wintergreen

The heavy blooms of frilly  panicles are rose red to rich red depending on the heat and smother the branches from mid summer into fall

Euphorbia lathyris ~ Mole Plant encore Red With Bronze Leaf BegoniaMole plant (Euphorbia lathyris), also known as caper spurge, is a striking biennial plant grown for its architectural form and distinctive foliage. Native to southern Europe and parts of Asia, it has naturalized in many regions and is often found in gardens and disturbed areas. Best shape in full sun and dry, well drained soils. Tolerant of heat, drought, deer, and rabbit. Type: Biennial Height: 3' 5' Spread: 1' 2 Spacing: 1. 5 USDA Hardiness Zone: 4