Fendler's Euphorbia
Euphorbia fendleri
Last reviewed: September 2026
Toxicity unknown
Fendler's Euphorbia (Euphorbia fendleri) 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
12"–24" H × 12"–18" W
Bloom
May, Jun, Jul
Native to
AZ, CA, CO, KS and 8 more states
Pollinators
bees, beetles
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Fendler's spurge is a native perennial that forms neat, compact clumps with small white flower clusters in late spring and early summer. This drought-tolerant plant goes dormant in winter, disappearing completely below ground until new growth emerges in spring.
In an HOA neighborhood
Fendler's Euphorbia is an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement. Maintenance level: low. Tidiness: 3 out of 5.
Works well in: mid zone, foundation.
- Completely disappears in winter dormancy
- Small size may look sparse in prominent locations
- Milky sap can be concerning to some
Wildlife value
The small white flowers attract native bees and beetles during the blooming period from May through July.
Common questions
- How much sun does Fendler's Euphorbia need?
- Fendler's Euphorbia grows best in full sun conditions.
- When does Fendler's Euphorbia bloom?
- Fendler's Euphorbia blooms in May, June, and July.
- Where is Fendler's Euphorbia native?
- Fendler's Euphorbia (Euphorbia fendleri) is native to AZ, CA, CO, KS and 8 more states, per vouchered herbarium specimen records and regional native plant society lists.
- What pollinators does Fendler's Euphorbia attract?
- Fendler's Euphorbia draws bees and beetles.
- Is Fendler's Euphorbia HOA-friendly?
- Fendler's Euphorbia is generally an HOA-friendly choice in the right placement, with low maintenance.
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.
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
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