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ASCLEPIAS
Commonly known as Milkweed
Genus of about 70 species of evergreen or deciduous perennials and a few subshrubs or shrubs from South Africa, temperate North America and South America.
The more commonly available tuberosa is a good insect-attracting subject.
Further Reading....
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Deciduous
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Evergreen
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HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Clump-forming sometimes spreading perennials. Small, showy flowers followed by spindle-shaped fruits.
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Full sun
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Additional FeaturesGood to knowWildlife plant. Attractive to bees and butterflies.Pests & DiseasesNone.Place of originSouth Africa, temperate North America, tropical North and South America.
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Soil ConditionsFertile well drained soilPrefers loamy soil.
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Toxic - Category CHarmful if eatenMay cause skin allergy
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Buy Varieties of ASCLEPIAS

ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
Butterfly weed, Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root
bright orange bead-like flowers
Useful extras...

Fertilisers & Feeds - Vitax
Q4 Pelleted Fertiliser
A useful fertiliser suitable for use on a wide variety of plants. Q4 provides all the nutrients and trace elements essential for vigorous growth, abundant flowering and ripening of fruit.
3 options from £6.00

Fertilisers & Feeds - Empathy
Rootgrow mycorrhizal fungi
Recommended by the RHS. Contains Rootgrow™ mycorrhizal fungi. Suitable for all trees and shrubs (except rhododendrons, azaleas, heathers, cranberries and blueberries)
2 options from £6.00