Euphorbia epithymoides
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: MILKWEED, SPURGE
Synonym: Euphorbia polychroma
Native to: Asia Minor, Central Europe, Southeastern Europe
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 2 feet
Max width: 2 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
dark
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: light shade, sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in spring
flowers in summer
Soil types: average, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f
Temp. range: -10 to +30 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant
