Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Euphorbiaceae

Genus:

Euphorbia

Species:

Euphorbia prostrata

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:

Annual | Perennial

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb , Succulent

Height:

6 in - 1 ft

Light Requirements:

Full Sun

Drought Tolerance:

Medium

Bloom Months:

jun, oct

Ground Cover:

Yes

Native Range

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

Soil Requirements

Soil Type:

sandy, well-drained, nutrient-poor soil

pH:

6.0 - 7.5 (slightly acidic to neutral)

Drainage:

excellent drainage required

Moisture:

dry to moderate

Notes:

native to open, disturbed areas