Frank
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 6:51 pm Post subject: Butterfly Weed ( Asclepias tuberosa ) - Mini Plant Profile |
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Common name: Butterfly Weed
Latin name: Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Apocynaceae
Genus: Asclepias
A perennial species of Milkweed that blooms from June to September.
Produces a lot of nectar so is a very attractive plant to butterflies, hence its common name.
Native to North America.
Adverse to transplanting.
Sunlight requirements: Full sun / some light shade
Watering requirements: Drought tolerant
Humidity: Tolerant to high humidity
Soil: Well drained dry, sand or gravel soil
Propagation: Seed, tuber / rhizome division
Other common names: Pleurisy Root, Yellow or Orange milkweed.
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Mmmmmm I must get in touch with the SWT and see if they have seeds available. It certainly looks like a plant that my garden would benifit from having.
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| Posted: Sun Aug 27, 2006 7:06 pm Post subject: |
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The butterflies would thank you Eils  Thanks to Pondlady for bringing attention to the plant here.
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