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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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Good to know - wildlife plant. Attractive to bees and butterflies. -
Pests & Diseases - none. -
Place of Origin - South Africa, temperate North America, tropical North and South America. -
Deciduous
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Evergreen
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Herbaceous - Early 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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Fertile well drained soil - prefers loamy soil.
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Full sun -
May cause skin allergy or irritant - Having skin or eye contact with these plants could result in an allergic reaction, burning or rash. - milky sap might cause skin irritation.
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Buy Varieties of ASCLEPIAS
ASCLEPIAS tuberosa >
Commonly known as: 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
