Asclepias Species, Florida Milkweed

Asclepiasfeayi

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species
feayi (FAY-ee)
Synonym
Acerates feayi
Asclepiodella feayi
Asclepiodora feayi
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Foliage
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Spacing
12-15 in. (30-38 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
Parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
White/Near White
Bloom Time
Mid Spring
Late Spring/Early Summer
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Late Fall/Early Winter
Other Details
Category
Herbs
Perennials
Water Requirements
Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From seed; direct sow outdoors in fall
Direct sow as soon as the ground can be worked
Seed Collecting
Bag seedheads to capture ripening seed
Regional

This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:

Parrish, Florida

Riverview, Florida

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Gardener's Notes:

3
positives
0
neutral
0
negative
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B
Wimauma, FL | June 2010 | positive

Seems to be 'shy'--I've only seen it growing far back off the main roads.
Blooms mid-to-late May in WCen Fla.
Likes wel...Read More

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Bartow, FL (Zone 9a) | September 2009 | positive

Florida Milkweed is endemic to the ridges of central and southern peninsula of Florida.

N
Boca Raton, FL (Zone 10a) | November 2004 | positive

Florida Milkweed is native and endemic to the fields, savannahs, scrub and dry areas of central Florida in several counties, scattered so...Read More

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