Spotted Spurge Mat-Forming Weed
Euphorbia maculata · Warm-season annual, C4
AI-generated identification · may be incorrect
Grass Category
Invasive/Weed
Hardiness Zones
USDA Zones 3-10, active throughout the warm summer months and dying off with the first hard frost.
About This Grass
Forms dense, low-growing mats up to 2 inches tall with reddish stems and distinctive oval leaves often bearing a purple spot.
Blade Characteristics
Not a true grass; features small, opposite oval leaves with finely toothed margins and a milky sap when broken.
Growing Information
Growth Habit
Mat-forming prostrate stoloniferous weed, spreading rapidly from a central taproot.
Sunlight & Water Needs
Thrives in full sun and poor, compacted soils with low moisture, displaying high drought tolerance.
Mowing & Maintenance
Resistant to low mowing by hugging the ground; controlled via pre-emergent herbicides and hand-pulling.
Identified on 10/2/2026