Asclepias Species, Red Milkweed, Tall Pink Bog Milkweed

Asclepiasrubra

Family
Apocynaceae (a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
Genus
Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us)
Species
rubra (ROO-bruh)
Synonym
Asclepias acuminata
Asclepias cordata
Asclepias lancifolia
Asclepias laurifolia
Asclepias periplocifolia
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Light Shade
Foliage
Deciduous
Herbaceous
Height
24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Hardiness
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
Danger
Handling plant may cause skin irritation or allergic reaction
Bloom Color
Pale Pink
Pink
Magenta (pink-purple)
Bloom Time
Mid Summer
Late Summer/Early Fall
Mid Fall
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Very high moisture needs; suitable for bogs and water gardens
Foliage Color
Where to Grow
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.5 or below (very acidic)
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
By dividing the rootball
By dividing rhizomes, tubers, corms or bulbs (including offsets)
Seed Collecting
Regional

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

Clarksburg, New Jersey

Corrigan, Texas

Longview, Texas

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Gardener's Notes:

1
positive
2
neutrals
0
negative
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Fairborn, OH | September 2009 | positive

I enjoy growing all milkweeds. I purchased this species from a grower. It has normal soil mix growers use. I water it heavily everyday si...Read More

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Josephine, Arlington, TX (Zone 8a) | November 2006 | neutral

Red Milkweed, Tall Pink Bog Milkweed Asclepias rubra is native to Texas and other States.

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Sebring, FL (Zone 9b) | January 2005 | neutral

Asclepias rubra is a plant of seepage slopes and bogs (often with Sarracenia spp.) mostly on the coastal plain from New York south to nor...Read More

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