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Asclepias Species, Pineland Milkweed

Asclepiasobovata

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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
obovata (ob-oh-VAY-tuh)
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Synonym
Acerates obovata
Polyotus obovatus
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Succulent
Velvet/Fuzzy
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
Spacing

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Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow

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Bloom Characteristics

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Bloom Size

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Other details

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Soil pH requirements
5.6 to 6.0 (acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods

Unknown - Tell us

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

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Archer, Florida

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Pineland milkweed Asclepias obovata is native to Texas and other States.

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