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Asclepias lanceolata (Fewflower Milkweed, Lance leafed Milkweed)

Type: Species | Edit History      Plant ID - 30242


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Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Magnoliopsida
Order: Gentianales
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Genus: Asclepias
Species: Asclepias lanceolata
 
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Plant Types edit
  • Perennial
Zones / Hardiness edit
  • 3a (to -35 F / -37 C)
  • 3b (to -30 F / -34 C)
  • 4a (to -25 F / -32 C)
  • 4b (to -20 F / -29 C)
  • 5a (to -15 F / -26 C)
  • 5b (to -10 F / -23 C)
  • 6a (to -5 F / -21 C)
  • 6b (to 0 F / -18 C)
Height (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
Spread (Maximum) edit
  • 2 to 5 feet (60 cm to 1 1/2 m)
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  • Green - Medium
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  • Full Sun
  • Partial Shade
Soil Types edit
  • Well-drained
  • Moist
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  • Red
  • Orange
  • Yellow/Gold
Wildlife Value edit
  • Butterflies (nectar source)
  • Butterflies (larvae/caterpillar food)
  • Deer Resistant
  • Rabbit Resistant
Propagation Techniques edit
  • Seed
  • Root Cutting
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AAnightowl (12) wrote on Jul 18 2011
My image is of purple milkweed, but I do not know which milkweed it is. It grows wild around here, and attracts loads of butterflies. I like it.

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