Asclepias

(Asclepiadaceae - milkweed family)

Milkweed. About 200 species of perennial herbs, of wide distribution. Cultivated as ornamentals, and sometimes as fiber plants.

incarnata

peren • ht 3-5' • zones 3-9

swamp milkweed

native, fragrant, moist - wet, sun
e and cent N Amer

In summer, clusters of showy, deep pink flowers top this narrow-leaved milkweed. Grows naturally in wet areas, but does well in ordinary garden soil.

cat # 6A6N
$8.95 each

tuberosa

peren • ht 3' • zones 3-9

butterfly weed

native, wildlife, dry - moist, sun
e and cent US; s Ont.

Clusters of bright orange flowers adorn the upright stems in mid to late summer. The flowers are a popular food source for butterflies. Tolerant of dry soil. An excellent native ornamental.

cat # 6A6V
$8.95 each