Asclepias Species, Horsetail Milkweed
Asclepiassubverticillata

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species: subverticillata (sub-ver-ti-sih-LAY-tuh)

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping

Sun Exposure
Full Sun

Foliage
Herbaceous

Foliage Color

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

Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)

Hardiness

Where to Grow

Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

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

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall

Other details
May be a noxious weed or invasive

Soil pH requirements

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting