Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Euphorbia

Species:

Euphorbia cyathophora

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Succulent

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Bloom Colors:

green, red, yellow

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Utah, Virginia, Virgin Islands, Wisconsin

Keystone Species Ranking

Bee Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Based on number of native bee species using this genus for pollen and nectar (Source: National Wildlife Federation)

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

5.5 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to open, disturbed areas