ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
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ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
Commonly known as Butterfly weed, Orange milkweed, Pleurisy root
Bright orange bead-like flowers
individually £14.00 each , 3+ £12.00 each
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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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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Border
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Fully hardyBorderline
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Height
90cm (36in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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HerbaceousTuberous, 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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Fertile moist well-drained soilPrefers loamy soil.
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Full sun
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harmful if eaten
People -
Bee friendly
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Butterfly friendly
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Mature Size90cm (36in)
30cm (12in)
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