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Flowering Spurge

Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata)
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Euphorbia corollata

Chicago-region native. Suited to zone 6a.

Airy white bracts for a dry sunny bed

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Light
Full sun
Moisture
Dry
Mature size
2–3 ft
Spacing
15 in
Bloom or harvest
Flowers Jun–Sep
How it spreads
Deep root
What to buy
Plants. Don't move it later.
When to plant
Plant May.

In the design

Blooms for months without looking like a bedding annual. Lean soil. Rich clay makes it flop.

Handle with care

Milky sap irritates skin and eyes.

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Reference details
Conservatism value
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Wetland indicator
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