Gomphocarpus Species, Cape Milkweed, Wild Cotton Milkweed
Gomphocarpuscancellata

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Gomphocarpus (gom-fo-KAR-pus)
Species: cancellata (kan-sell-AY-tuh)

Synonym:Asclepias arborescens

Synonym:Asclepias cancellata

Synonym:Asclepias crassifolia

Synonym:Asclepias pubescens

Synonym:Gomphocarpus arborescens

Category
Shrubs

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous

Foliage Color

Height
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)

Spacing
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)

Hardiness
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
USDA Zone 11: above 4.5 °C (40 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White
Cream/Tan

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods
From softwood cuttings
From seed; direct sow after last frost

Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Remove fleshy coating on seeds before storing
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored