Toothed Spurge
Euphorbia dentata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–24" H × 6"–18" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep
Native to
AR, IA, IN, KS and 13 more states
Pollinators
bees, flies
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Toothed spurge is a low-growing annual wildflower that forms compact mounds of green foliage. It produces small, inconspicuous flowers from summer through early fall and requires minimal water once established. As an annual, it completes its life cycle in one growing season and may self-seed in favorable conditions.
In an HOA neighborhood
Toothed 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.
- Has distinctly weedy appearance
- Milky sap can be problematic
- Dies back completely as annual leaving gaps
Wildlife value
This native plant provides nectar for bees and flies during its extended blooming period from June through September. Its seeds may also provide food for small birds and wildlife.
Native range data from the USDA PLANTS Database and regional native plant society lists. Pollinator and host plant associations compiled from GBIF, iNaturalist, and published ecological literature.
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