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ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
Commonly known as Butterfly weed, Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root
Bright orange bead-like flowers
individually £13.50 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to know
Wildlife plant - butterflies and bees. Not as sappy as other varieties. -
Pests & Diseases
None. -
Place of origin
Eastern and southern North America. -
DeciduousSpirally arranged lance-shaped mid-green leaves 10-14cm (4-5½in) long
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Orange
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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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.Tuberous, hairy perennial. Produces flowers in axillary and terminal cymes 4-5cm (1½-2in) across followed by spindle-shaped fruit 9-13cm (3½-5in) long on nodding stalks
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Hardy - average winter
Hardy through most of the UK apart from inland valleys, at altitude and central/northerly locations. May suffer foliage damage and stem dieback in harsh winters in cold gardens. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -10°C (14°F) -
Summer Seasonal Interest
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harmful if eaten
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Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Garden Location/Conditions
Border
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilPrefers loamy soil.
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Sun Requirements
Full sun
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