Flowering Spurge
Euphorbia corollata
Also listed as Euphorbia discolor, Euphorbia marilandica
Also known as Eastern Flowering Spurge, American Spurge, Blooming Spurge
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Flowering spurge is a native North American perennial with delicate white flowers held above airy foliage that creates an open, graceful appearance in sunny gardens. It thrives in dry conditions and attracts pollinators throughout the summer months.
Why grow it
Flowering spurge offers a lighter, more open texture than many native perennials suited to dry sites, making it useful for softening garden edges or creating visual layering in xeric plantings. It blooms longer than many drought-tolerant natives, extending pollinator resources into mid-to-late summer. Unlike some spurges, it establishes reliably from seed in appropriate conditions and spreads moderately rather than aggressively.
Watch out for
Flowering spurge can self-seed prolifically in ideal conditions, so deadheading spent flowers helps manage spread if containment is desired. The plant's deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant but difficult to transplant once established, so site selection at planting is important. In cooler climates at the northern edge of its range, winter survival may be inconsistent without well-draining soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Flowering spurge is a native North American perennial with delicate white flowers held above airy foliage that creates an open, graceful appearance in sunny gardens. It thrives in dry conditions and attracts pollinators throughout the summer months.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Flowering spurge offers a lighter, more open texture than many native perennials suited to dry sites, making it useful for softening garden edges or creating visual layering in xeric plantings. It blooms longer than many drought-tolerant natives, extending pollinator resources into mid-to-late summer. Unlike some spurges, it establishes reliably from seed in appropriate conditions and spreads moderately rather than aggressively.
Watch out for
Flowering spurge can self-seed prolifically in ideal conditions, so deadheading spent flowers helps manage spread if containment is desired. The plant's deep taproot makes it drought-tolerant but difficult to transplant once established, so site selection at planting is important. In cooler climates at the northern edge of its range, winter survival may be inconsistent without well-draining soil.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Euphorbiaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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