Wormseed Sandmat

Euphorbia vermiculata

Native to:
Canada, Mexico, United States

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Taxonomy

Division:
Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
Family:
Euphorbiaceae
Genus:
Euphorbia
Species:
Euphorbia vermiculata
USDA Symbol:
CHVE5

Growth Characteristics

Life Cycle:
Annual
Growth Habit:
Forb/herb , Succulent
Height:
50 cm
Drought Tolerance:
High
Bloom Months:
jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Keystone Species Ranking

Pollen Specialist Bee Keystone:
★★★★☆ Native pollen specialist bee species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Deer Resistant:
Yes

Propagation & Germination

Stratification:
None required
Germination Time:
7–21 days
Notes:
Seeds germinate readily in warm conditions without pretreatment.

The above propagation data sourced from Claude AI