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Asclepias Species, Longleaf Milkweed

Asclepiaslongifolia

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Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
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Species
longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)
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Synonym
Acerates floridana
Acerates longifolia
Gomphocarpus longifolius
Polyotus longifolius
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Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
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Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
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Category
Perennials
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Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
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Non-patented
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Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Abita Springs, Louisiana

Corrigan, Texas

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Longleaf Milkweed, Asclepias longifolia, is native to Texas and other States.

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