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Asclepias fruticosa

 
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Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us) (Info)
Species: fruticosa (froo-tih-KOH-suh) (Info)

Synonym:Gomphocarpus fruticosa

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3 members have or want this plant for trade.

Category:
Shrubs

Height:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing:
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness:
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Sun Exposure:
Sun to Partial Shade

Danger:
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color:
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

Bloom Time:
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Foliage:
Deciduous

Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Soil pH requirements:
Unknown - Tell us

Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us

Propagation Methods:
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting:
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored

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Profile:

2 positives
No neutrals
No negatives

Gardeners' Notes:

RatingAuthorComment
Positive CaptMicha On Sep 18, 2006, CaptMicha from Brookeville, MD
(Zone 7a) wrote:

So far, so VERY good.

It seemed that every single seed that touched the soil germinated. I don't think I lost any seedlings to drying out, dampening off, repotting, etc.

I hope these hardy little plants will survive the winter in a sunny window so I'll have more to comment on next year.

*Note* Pinch the tops otherwise they'll grow very tall without many branches.

Positive Ulrich On Jun 12, 2002, Ulrich from Manhattan Beach, CA
(Zone 11) wrote:

Easily raised form seed. Matures within two years. Fruits are about 2.5 inches diameter and light as air.

Regional...

This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:

San Diego, California
Barbourville, Kentucky
New Milford, New Jersey
Alexandria, Virginia



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