Flowering Spurge (Euphorbia corollata) is in the Spurge Family family (Euphorbiaceae). Across the U.S., iNaturalist users have logged 1,899 research-grade flowering observations of it in our sample, peaking in August.
Nationally it blooms mainly from June to September, but timing varies a lot by state and elevation — see the table below.
When to photograph Flowering Spurge: observations by month (U.S.)
About Flowering Spurge
Euphorbia corollata is an herbaceous perennial plant in the Euphorbiaceae family that is native to North America. A common name for the species is flowering spurge. It has a milky sap that can cause skin and eye irritation in some people. It grows up to 1 m (3 ft) tall, with smooth stems and light green leaves arranged alternately or in whorls. Leaves are about 10 mm (1/2 in) wide and 75 mm (3 in) long. Each stem terminates in a...From Wikipedia via iNaturalist — article, CC BY-SA.
Flowering Spurge by state
| State | Observations | Peak month | Main season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wisconsin | 308 | July | Jun–Aug |
| North Carolina | 221 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Illinois | 181 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Minnesota | 167 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Kentucky | 141 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Arkansas | 106 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Mississippi | 94 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Pennsylvania | 91 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Ohio | 87 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Oklahoma | 78 | September | Aug–Sep |
| Indiana | 68 | August | Jun–Aug |
| Texas | 54 | September | Aug–Oct |
| Michigan | 49 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Virginia | 48 | August | Jun–Sep |
| Iowa | 36 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Missouri | 36 | August | May–Aug |
| Tennessee | 33 | August | Aug–Sep |
| Maryland | 26 | August | Aug–Aug |
| Georgia | 23 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Alabama | 18 | August | Jul–Sep |
| Louisiana | 12 | August | May–Oct |
| South Carolina | 8 | August | Jul–Aug |
| Kansas | 5 | August | Jul–Sep |
Main season = months with at least 30% of the state's peak-month count.
Related wildflowers (Spurge Family)
Photography tips
- Photograph flowers on calm, overcast mornings to avoid wind blur and harsh shadows.
- Get low: a shallow depth of field (f/2.8–f/5.6) isolates a bloom against soft color.
- Stay on trails — trampling meadows kills plants and ruins next year's display.
- Try a kaleidoscope abstract of a single bloom with our online kaleidoscope tool.
FAQ
When is the best time to photograph Flowering Spurge?
Nationally, August has the most observations, with the main season from June to September.
Where is Flowering Spurge most often seen?
The most observations come from Wisconsin, North Carolina, Illinois.