Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us) (Info)
Species: labriformis (la-bree-FORM-iss) (Info)
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Category:
Perennials
Height:
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing:
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Danger:
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color:
Pale Yellow
Pale Green
Bloom Time:
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Foliage:
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
From seed; stratify if sowing indoors
Seed Collecting:
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
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