Asclepias Species, Longleaf Milkweed
Asclepiaslongifolia

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species: longifolia (lon-jee-FOH-lee-uh)

Synonym:Acerates floridana

Synonym:Acerates longifolia

Synonym:Gomphocarpus longifolius

Synonym:Polyotus longifolius

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure

Foliage

Foliage Color

Height
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger

Bloom Color
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Medium Purple
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Spring

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting