Euphorbia palustris
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: MILKWEED, SPURGE
Native to: Eastern Caucasus, Europe, South Scandinavia, Spain, Western Caucasus
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: perennial
Forms: clumping, erect
Max height: 3.3 feet
Max width: 3.3 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
green
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Exposure: sun
Propagates by: seed
fall color
flowers in spring
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, dry
Butterflies that feed on this plant
