Asclepias syriaca
MILKWEED, WILD COTTON
Asclepiadaceae

 
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Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

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Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting , deer resistant

 
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Asclepias syriaca
MILKWEED, WILD COTTON
Asclepiadaceae

 

  Plant type: herbaceous soft-wooded perennial

Hardiness zones: 4-10

Sunlight: hot overhead sun

Soil Moisture: dry for extended periods to dry between watering

Soil: ordinary soil, mildly acidic to mildly alkaline

Tolerances: light frost
1.8m
Plant habit
 
0.6m

FEATURES

Flowers: moderately fragrant flowers in pink, cream & green

Flowering Time: late spring to late summer

Leaves: mid green

Ornamental Fruit: pod, fluffy seeds

Edibility: edible flower buds


DESIGN

Garden Styles: suits tropical, mediterranean & cottage designs

Uses: border

Growth rate: fast

Maintenance Level: average

Skill Level: average

Animals: butterfly attracting, bee attracting , deer resistant



HAZARDS

Weed Potential: yes






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