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| Identification |
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Genus
Euphorbia
Species
corollata
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
flowering spurge
Family
EUPHORBIACEAE
Specimen number
S11140
Data source
HtZn p114;Poison p80;Xeri p283
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| Life cycle |
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Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Groundcover
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Prostrate
Overall height
1' 6" - 3'
Overall spread
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| Climate |
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Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Light
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 04a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
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| Garden |
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Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Euphorbia corollata has an attractive autumn display of leaves. Be careful where you put this because of its invasive tendencies. Flowering spurge can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -30� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species likes soils that are light. It needs soil that is dry.
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| Special qualities |
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Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
no
Autumn foliage
yes
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
red autumn leaves
Other interest color
Other interest period
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| Adverse factors |
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Common pests
Poisonous parts
Sap
Whole plant
Poisonous indications
It causes a burning irritation of the mouth and throat.
Internal poison
yes
Dermatologic poison
yes
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
Invasive
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| Herbal medicine |
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Medicinal properties
Medicinal parts
Has medicinal uses
no
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
This whole plant is toxic. It is poisonous if ingested. It causes dermatitis when touched. It causes a burning irritation of the mouth and throat.
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| Traditional uses |
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Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
Fragrance parts
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
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| Cultivation |
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Propagule
Self sows
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
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| Nutrition |
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Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
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| Horticulture |
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Horticulture notes
Euphorbia corollata easily self-sows from last year's seeds.
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| Herbarium |
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Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Euphorbia corollata is a perennial. Flowers: Flowering spurge has branched umbels surrounded by small white bracts. Most often the flowers occur in either green or white, with an accent in white.
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