Euphorbia corollata (Native)

Common Name
Flowering spurge
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
3.0
Width (ft)
2.0 - 3.0
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5, 6, 7, 8
Rabbit resistant
Yes

Commercially Available


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Habitat

Dry-mesic to dry forests, woodlands, barrens, outcrops, clearings, and riverside prairies; tolerates a range of rock types and soil chemistries. Common over most of the Virginia, especially in the northern and western portions

Wildlife value

Pollen and nectar attracts bees and other pollinators. Many types of birds eat the seeds such as bobwhite, quail, and mourning doves

Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
Low
Poison Symptoms:

The milky white latex sap found in all plant parts can cause mild to severe contact dermatitis. If contact with the eyes occurs the sap can cause temporary to permanent damage to the cornea. If eaten, blistering can occur on lips and oral mucosa. Avoid ingesting plant parts and keep plants away from pets and children

Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Sap Juice, Seeds, Stems
Also a Problem For:
Dogs
Flower Color
Cream/White
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Late Summer
Fall
Bloom Month
June
July
August
September
Fall Color
Burgandy/Red
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Average
Soil Texture
Clay
High organic matter
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Low Maintenance
Yes
Deer Resitant
Yes
Seed or Fruit eaten by wildlife?
Yes
Pollinators
Bees
Butterfiles
Tolerates