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Asclepias Species, Dwarf Milkweed

Asclepiasinvolucrata

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Family

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

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Genus

Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)

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Species

involucrata (in-vol-yoo-KRAY-tuh)

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Synonym

Asclepias macrosperma

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Sun to Partial Shade

Foliage

Herbaceous

Height

6-12 in. (15-30 cm)

12-18 in. (30-45 cm)

Spacing

6-9 in. (15-22 cm)

9-12 in. (22-30 cm)

Hardiness

USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)

USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)

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)

Danger

N/A

Bloom Color

Pale Green

White/Near White

Bloom Time

Mid Spring

Late Spring/Early Summer

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Dwarf Milkweed, Asclepias involucrata, is native to Texas and other States.

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