David's Spurge
Euphorbia davidii
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
David's Spurge (Euphorbia davidii) 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
low
Size
6"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Pollinators
bees, beetles
Native alternatives to David's Spurge
David's Spurge is not native to the United States. These natives fill a similar role in a planting, matched on bloom season, bloom color and mature size.
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Toothed spurge is a small annual wildflower that forms compact, bushy clumps with small green flowers from summer through fall. This drought-tolerant native thrives in sunny, dry locations and requires minimal care once established. Like other spurges, it produces a milky sap that can be irritating to skin.
In an HOA neighborhood
David's Spurge 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.
- Often considered a weed by non-native plant enthusiasts
- Small flowers and weedy appearance may look unkempt
- Annual nature means gaps in coverage each spring
Wildlife value
The small flowers attract native bees and beetles throughout the growing season. Its seeds provide food for small birds and ground-dwelling wildlife.
Common questions
- How much sun does David's Spurge need?
- David's Spurge grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does David's Spurge bloom?
- David's Spurge blooms in June, July, August, and September.
- What pollinators does David's Spurge attract?
- David's Spurge draws bees and beetles.
- Is David's Spurge HOA-friendly?
- David's Spurge takes more care to look intentional in a front yard. Consider it for backyard or mid-zone beds rather than the street edge.
Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
If something looks wrong
Common plant problems, and what to check first
These come up on almost any plant. Each guide lists the likely causes in the order they are worth ruling out, with one thing to check before you act on any of them, and links to the source it came from.
- It is dying right after planting
- Leaves turning yellow
- Wilting even though I watered it
- Brown crispy leaf tips
- Bugs on the plant
Ready to grow David's Spurge? Add it to your garden in Pollinator Patch to track it and get season-by-season care guidance.