Euphorbia sikkimensis
Family: Euphorbiaceae
Common names: MILKWEED, SPURGE
Native to: Eastern Himalayas
Sentiment: persistence
Plant
Type: cactus or succulent
Forms: clumping, erect
Leaves deciduous
Max height: 5 feet
Max width: 1.75 feet
Flower
yellow
Leaf
warm
Horticulture
Attracts wildlife: adult butterfly, specific butterfly species
Plant features: deciduous
Exposure: light shade
Propagates by: seed
flowers in summer
Soil type: loam
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: dry, moderate, regular
Butterflies that feed on this plant