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Asclepias Species, Woolly Milkweed

Asclepiasvestita

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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
vestita (VES-tee-tuh)
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Synonym
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Evergreen
Deciduous
This plant is resistant to deer
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Hardiness
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 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
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Category
Perennials
Water Requirements

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Foliage Color
Bronze
Where to Grow

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

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Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information

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Propagation Methods

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Seed Collecting

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