Ipecac Spurge
Euphorbia ipecacuanhae
Description:
Grows low to the ground with branching stems. Leaves vary in color, even on the same plant, from green to magenta, red, and purple. Flowes are yellow green and lack petals. Bloom in spring, before leaves appear. Prefers to grow in open areas with sandy, dry soils.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | American Ipecac, Wild Ipecac |
| Plant Family: | Euphorbiaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Bloom Time: | Late April to late May |
| Fruit Timing: | Late May to July |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |