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Apocynaceae
Asclepias Species, Horsetail Milkweed
Asclepiassubverticillata
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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
subverticillata
(sub-ver-ti-sih-LAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing
15-18 in. (38-45 cm)
Hardiness
Unknown - Tell us
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Drought-tolerant; suitable for xeriscaping
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
May be a noxious weed or
invasive
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Unknown - Tell us
Regional
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November 2006
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Horsetail Milkweed Asclepias subverticillata is native to Texas and other States.
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Horsetail Milkweed Asclepias subverticillata is native to Texas and other States.