Euphorbia peplus (Petty spurge)

Cultivation

Prefers well-drained soil in sun but tolerates a range of conditions. Self-seeds readily.

Suggested uses

Cottage/Informal

UK hardiness

H5

USDA zones

Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9

Sunset zone

2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

WUCOLS

North-Central Coastal = Unknown
Central Valley = Unknown
South Coastal = Unknown
South Inland = Unknown
High and Intermediate Desert = Unknown
Low Desert = Unknown

Foliage

Evergreen

Habit

Erect, Branching, Compact

Native to

Europe, Northern Africa, Western Asia

Drought tolerant

No

Flood tolerant

No

Toxicity

All parts of the plant are highly toxic if ingested. The milky sap may cause irritation to skin and eyes.