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Rattlesnake Weed

Chamaesyce albomarginata, Euphorbiaceae

Zones
4–9
Layer
Ground Cover
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Moderate

Guild Roles

Ground CoverPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatPest Confuser

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Low (seedling)

Soil pH

6.5 – 8.5

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Silky Prairie CloverDalea villosa
Nurse Plant
Hairy GoldeneyeHeliomeris hispida
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Giant Spider FlowerCleome spinosa

Cleome species produce glucosinolates that break down into compounds toxic to many plant species including euphorbias

Oval-leaf BuckwheatEriogonum ovalifolium

Euphorbia latex compounds can inhibit buckwheat germination and early growth

Uses

Functions

Attracts Tiny Beneficial WaspsSupports Specialist MothsHosts Aphid PredatorsGround CoverSupports Hoverflies With Small FlowersEarly Season Nectar

Medicinal Uses

Traditional Wound Treatment

Common Questions

What zones does Rattlesnake Weed grow in?

Rattlesnake Weed grows in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Rattlesnake Weed?

Good companions for Rattlesnake Weed include Silky Prairie Clover, Hairy Goldeneye.

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