Quick answer: Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata) is native to 29 states. What's commonly sold under this name is the true wild species. No live listing of the true species was found as of 16 Sep 2026.
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Where it's native
Listed in the directory as native to these states. Click a state for its full native-plant guide.
Growing conditions
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Native Plant Database.
| Sun | Full sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Low, Dry to mesic |
| Soil | Dry to mesic |
| Bloom | Jun-Oct |
| Height | Up to 3 ft |
| Wildlife value | Supports conservation biological control, fragrant flowers benefit pollinators |
All plant parts poisonous; milky sap causes skin/eye/mucous-membrane irritation; ingestion causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea (diterpene esters)
Buying it
No live listing of the true wild species was found as of 16 Sep 2026 — that means our last search didn't surface one, not that the plant is unavailable.
No live seed or plant listing found as of 16 Sep 2026. That means our last search didn't surface one — not that the plant is unavailable. Try a regional native-plant nursery.
Quick answers about Flowering spurge
Where is Flowering spurge native?
Flowering spurge (Euphorbia corollata) is native to 29 states across the Northeast, Midwest and South. Check your state's page in this directory for the full list of plants native where you live.
When does Flowering spurge bloom?
Flowering spurge blooms Jun-Oct. Exact timing shifts a few weeks with latitude and elevation.
What growing conditions does Flowering spurge need?
Light: Full sun. Water: Low, Dry to mesic. Soil: Dry to mesic. Mature height: Up to 3 ft.
Is Flowering spurge good for pollinators and wildlife?
Yes. Wildlife value: Supports conservation biological control, fragrant flowers benefit pollinators.
Is Flowering spurge deer-resistant or drought-tolerant?
Flowering spurge is drought-tolerant.
Is Flowering spurge toxic?
All plant parts poisonous; milky sap causes skin/eye/mucous-membrane irritation; ingestion causes nausea/vomiting/diarrhea (diterpene esters).
Where can I buy Flowering spurge?
We haven't found an online listing of the true wild species as of 16 Sep 2026. A regional native-plant nursery or native seed company is your best source; ask for Euphorbia corollata by its scientific name.
Similar native plants
Native plants that share growing conditions or range with Flowering spurge.
- Common evening primrose Oenothera biennis
- Coralberry Symphoricarpos orbiculatus
- Fragrant sumac Rhus aromatica
- Partridge pea Chamaecrista fasciculata
- Smooth oxeye Heliopsis helianthoides
- Virginia strawberry Fragaria virginiana
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