Poison-milkweed
Euphorbia corollata
Last reviewed: June 2026
Light
full sun
Water
low
Size
12"–36" H × 12"–24" W
Bloom
Jun, Jul, Aug
Native to
AL, AR, CT, DE and 24 more states
Pollinators
bees, butterflies, beetles
Browse plants for this ecoregion
Poison-milkweed is a native wildflower that produces clusters of small white flowers from June through August. This drought-tolerant perennial grows in an upright, clumping form and dies back to the ground each winter.
In an HOA neighborhood
Poison-milkweed 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.
- Name includes 'poison' which raises concerns
- Can appear weedy or wild in formal settings
- Dies back completely in winter leaving bare spots
Wildlife value
The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and beetles during the summer blooming period. As a member of the milkweed family, it may also support some butterfly larvae.
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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