Showy orange flowers.
Attracts butterflies. Grows well in arid soils. Medicinal: Was valued by the Plains Indians for healing lung ailments and wounds. Roots are a respiratory expectorant and diaphoretic. Zones 4-9. Ht. 12-24". Avg. 5,500 seeds/oz. Packet: 100 seeds.
Plant Cycle: (P)
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Growing Information:
Asclepias
GERMINATION: 14-21 days at 65-70°F (18-21°C).
CULTURE: Indoors (recommended) - 10-12 weeks before last frost. Transplant out after danger of frost has passed.
GROWING ON: Begins taproot growth at germination; do not allow to become potbound.
LIGHT/SOIL: Full sun; well-drained, sandy loam to poor soil.
SPACING: 12-24".
USE: Cut flower, borders, containers, butterfly gardens.
HARVEST: 1/2 to 2/3 of flowers are open on a stem. If stems wilt after harvest rehydrate in water for 24 hours.
CAUTION: Milky sap may cause eye and skin irritation.
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Endangered Wild populations of this variety are in danger of extinction. |
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Good for cut flowers and bouquets Good variety to choose for fresh cut Flowers displays. |
