Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Euphorbia

Species:

Euphorbia hirta

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Succulent

Height:

1-2 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

mar, apr, may, sep, oct, nov

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

United States: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, North Carolina, Navassa Island, New Mexico, New York, Ohio, Puerto Rico, Palau, South Carolina, Texas, U.S. Minor Outlying Islands, Virgin Islands

Host Plant for Caterpillars

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

poor, sandy, well-drained soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

commonly found in disturbed areas and grasslands