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Asclepias Species, California Milkweed, Sierra Milkweed

Asclepiascalifornica

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Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)

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Genus

Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)

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Species

californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh)

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Synonym

Gomphocarpus torreyi

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Foliage

Herbaceous

This plant is resistant to deer

Height

36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Spacing

24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Hardiness

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)

USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)

USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)

USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)

USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)

Danger

Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Late Spring/Early Summer

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FlaFlower

Titusville, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2017 | positive

I'd like to purchase a few seeds. Does anyone have a clue where to find these to buy? Contact me threw DM...please.
Thanks much

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