Stillingia Species, Queen’s Delight, Texas Toothleaf
Stillingiatexana

Family: Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus: Stillingia (stil-LING-ee-uh)
Species: texana (tek-SAY-nuh)

Synonym:Stillingia sylvaticum var. linearifolium

Synonym:Stillingia sylvatica var. linearifolia

Synonym:Stillingia texana var. latifolia

Category
Alpines and Rock Gardens
Herbs
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Grown for foliage
Herbaceous
This plant is resistant to deer
Smooth

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Spacing
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction

Bloom Color
Green
Inconspicuous/none

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details

Soil pH requirements
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
7.9 to 8.5 (alkaline)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds