Family: Asclepiadaceae (ass-kle-pee-ad-AY-see-ee) (Info)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us) (Info)
Species: rubra (ROO-bruh) (Info)
 3 members have or want this plant for trade.
Category:
Perennials
Height:
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing:
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness:
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Sun Exposure:
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Danger:
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color:
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (Pink-Purple)
Bloom Time:
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Foliage:
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Other details:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Soil pH requirements:
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information:
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods:
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting:
Unknown - Tell us
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