Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Apocynaceae

Genus:

Asclepias

Species:

Asclepias schumanniana

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Forb/herb

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

High

Bloom Months:

jun,jul,aug

Bloom Colors:

purple, pink

Keystone Species Ranking

Caterpillar Keystone:

★★☆☆☆ Butterfly & moth species supported by this genus (NWF)

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

bees, butterflies, monarch butterflies

Deer Resistant:

Yes

Fragrant:

Yes

Fire Ecology:

Fire adapted — tolerates or benefits from fire

Fire Notes:

Resprouting perennial adapted to fire-prone grassland ecosystems. Resprouts vigorously from rootstock after burning.

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Propagation & Germination

Stratification:

None required

Germination Time:

7–21 days

Notes:

Fresh seed germinates readily. Sow on surface as seeds need light. Older seed may have reduced viability.

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