Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata)
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Deciduous Perennial in the Euphorbiaceae Family | |||||
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Euphorbia corollata, commonly known as flowering spurge, is a native North American perennial that brings dynamic visual interest and ecological value to the garden throughout the growing season. This unassuming member of the spurge family showcases an unexpected floral display during the height of summer. Emerging in spring as a low-growing cluster of blue-green, lance-shaped leaves, Euphorbia corollata develops into an upright, branching plant reaching 2-3 feet in height. In midsummer, the plant undergoes a remarkable transformation, bursting forth with an abundance of small, white, five-petaled "flowers" that are actually specialized leaf-like bracts surrounding the true, inconspicuous flowers. This showy floral display attracts a diverse array of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths, providing a valuable nectar source when many other plants have finished blooming. The long-lasting flowers eventually give way to small, warty seed capsules that split open to reveal the plant's intriguing, milky sap. Beyond its ornamental appeal, Euphorbia corollata offers ecological benefits as a host plant for the caterpillars of several butterfly species, including the black swallowtail. Its drought tolerance and ability to spread and naturalize also make it a valuable addition to pollinator gardens, meadows, and naturalistic landscape designs. While the plant's milky sap can be an irritant to some, Euphorbia corollata's low-maintenance nature, versatile growth habit, and season-long visual interest position it as a reliable, native perennial for a variety of landscape applications. Whether planted en masse or incorporated into mixed borders, this dynamic spurge brings an unexpected pop of summer color and essential ecological support to the garden. |
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Mature Size | 24 - 36 inches tall. 18 - 24 inches wide. | ||||
Sun Exposure | Full Sun - Full Sun | ||||
Moisture Tolerance | Medium | ||||
Zones | 4a - 7b (Usually hardy to -30° F) | ||||
Tags | Deciduous, Deer Resistant, Filler, Full Sun, Illinois Native, Medium, Native to North America, Perennial, Rabbit Resistant | ||||
Bloom Period | June to July | ||||
Flower Color | White
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Foliage Color | Blue-Green | ||||
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Commonly Planted with...Perennial borders, rock gardens, or mixed plantings, providing a vertical accent and season-extending floral interest to complement surrounding plants. Also, mass planting in meadows, prairies, or other naturalized areas. |
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We try very hard to source exactly what you’d like, but sometimes growers run out of plants! While this variety is a great deal at the price shown, we know that it has limited availability. If you want the plant even if it might be more expensive, or in a different size or quantity -- after you place your order, just send us a quick note at help@northshoreplantclub.com. Then, we’ll try to get you some version of this from one of our growers. And if we can’t get it from anywhere, of course, we’ll send a refund!
Plants which are well-adapted to our local climate are most often field-grown (outside). Field-grown plants are generally cheaper and have the advantage of already somewhat acclimated to our cold winters, but that means they’re not artificially far along in the spring and tend to bloom at the normal time in our area.
Spring annuals and tender perennials are typically grown in Greenhouses so they can be ready and luxurious exactly when customers want them. Some perennials are also “forced” into early bloom in greenhouses. In May, there can be a very big difference between field-grown and greenhouse-grown plants of the same type. The latter typically look good right away (so they’re a great choice where that’s important), but we typically pay a premium for it.
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