How much sun does Chickenweed need?

Chickenweed grows best in full sun conditions.

When does Chickenweed bloom?

Chickenweed blooms in June, July, August, and September.

Where is Chickenweed native?

Chickenweed (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.

What pollinators does Chickenweed attract?

Chickenweed draws bees and butterflies.

Is Chickenweed HOA-friendly?

Chickenweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Chickenweed

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Euphorbia hypericifolia

Last reviewed: August 2026

Chickenweed (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is a annual forb native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states. It blooms in June, July, August, and September. The flowers draw bees and butterflies.

Toxicity unknown

Chickenweed (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is not listed by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (opens in new tab) or the other sources we check, so we have no verdict for it either way. Absence from those lists is not a clearance. If your pet shows symptoms after eating any plant, call the ASPCA at (888) 426-4435.

Light

full sun

Water

medium

Size

6"–24" H × 6"–18" W

Bloom

Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep

Native to

AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states

Pollinators

bees, butterflies

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Chickenweed is a small annual wildflower that forms low, spreading mats of tiny green leaves with delicate white flowers. It blooms continuously through the summer months and naturally reseeds itself for the following year. This native ground cover thrives in full sun with moderate watering.

Growing Chickenweed

Grow Chickenweed in full sun and medium water. Mature plants reach 6 to 24 inches tall and spread 6 to 18 inches wide. Expect low maintenance to keep it looking intentional in a front yard.

In an HOA neighborhood

Chickenweed takes more care to keep looking intentional in a front yard. Maintenance level: low. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Works well in: backyard only.

Annual lifecycle creates gaps when plants die back
Small size and informal appearance can look weedy
Self-seeding habit may appear uncontrolled

Wildlife value

The small white flowers attract bees and butterflies throughout the long summer blooming period. Its low growth habit provides habitat for beneficial insects.

Common questions

How much sun does Chickenweed need?: Chickenweed grows best in full sun conditions.
When does Chickenweed bloom?: Chickenweed blooms in June, July, August, and September.
Where is Chickenweed native?: Chickenweed (Euphorbia hypericifolia) is native to AL, FL, GA, LA and 3 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
What pollinators does Chickenweed attract?: Chickenweed draws bees and butterflies.
Is Chickenweed HOA-friendly?: Chickenweed takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.

Native range data from vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.

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