Asclepias Species, Pineland Milkweed
Asclepiasobovata

Family: Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species: obovata (ob-oh-VAY-tuh)

Synonym:Acerates obovata

Synonym:Polyotus obovatus

Category
Perennials

Water Requirements

Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy

Foliage Color
Blue-Green

Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

Spacing

Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)

Where to Grow

Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested

Bloom Color
White/Near White

Bloom Characteristics

Bloom Size

Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer

Other details

Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)

Patent Information
Non-patented

Propagation Methods

Seed Collecting
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds