Euphorbia Species, Summer Poinsettia, Mexican Fireplant, Wild Poinsettia, Fiddler's Spurge

Euphorbiaheterophylla

Family
Euphorbiaceae (yoo-for-bee-AY-see-ee)
Genus
Euphorbia (yoo-FOR-bee-uh)
Species
heterophylla (het-er-oh-FIL-uh)
Synonym
Cyathophora heterophyla
Euphorbia calyciflora
Euphorbia elliptica
Euphorbia epilobiifolia
Euphorbia frangulaefolia
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Grown for foliage
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Red
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Other Details
Category
Annuals
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Water Requirements
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Glendale, Arizona

Scottsdale, Arizona

Tucson, Arizona

Manhattan Beach, California

Altamonte Springs, Florida

Clearwater, Florida

Daytona Beach, Florida

Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Jacksonville, Florida

Lutz, Florida

Miami, Florida

Ocoee, Florida

Ruskin, Florida

Sarasota, Florida(2 reports)

Sebring, Florida

Rome, Georgia

Snellville, Georgia

Wichita, Kansas

Ekron, Kentucky

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Bossier City, Louisiana(2 reports)

Mathiston, Mississippi

Urich, Missouri

Greenville, North Carolina

Kernersville, North Carolina

Kure Beach, North Carolina

Mooresville, North Carolina

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Welling, Oklahoma

Murfreesboro, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee

Tellico Plains, Tennessee

Austin, Texas

Baytown, Texas

Conroe, Texas

Corpus Christi, Texas

Dallas, Texas

Deer Park, Texas

Harlingen, Texas(2 reports)

Mission, Texas

San Antonio, Texas

Schertz, Texas

Tomball, Texas

Tyler, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

2
positives
1
neutral
0
negative
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Selma, TX (Zone 9a) | June 2015 | positive

It took me a while to identify this plant.
We had purchased a Trumpet vine from a roadside vendor and there were many little seed...Read More

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San Antonio, TX (Zone 8b) | February 2007 | neutral

The fruit is a capsule.

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Fort Lauderdale, FL (Zone 10b) | September 2005 | positive

This plant has been in my yard for years. It was more common before I began cultivating my yard. It still shows up now and then between...Read More

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