Euphorbia marginata
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: GHOST WEED, MILKWEED, SNOW ON THE MOUNTAIN, SPURGE
Native to: North America
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: annual
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 3.3 feet
Flower
white/off white
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
flowers in fall
Soil types: average, well drained
USDA Zones: zone 4 -30 f, zone 5 to -20 f, zone 6 to -10 f, zone 7 to 0 f, zone 8 to +10 f, zone 9 to +20 f, zone 10 to +30 f
Temp. range: -30 to +40 °F
Water: drought tolerant
Butterflies that feed on this plant