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ASCLEPIAS tuberosa
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Description: A tough, drought-tolerant native with intense orange flowers in mid to late summer. Attracts many varieties of butterfly and is especially attractive to Monarchs. A beautiful solution for a dry sunny slope! Occurs in dry fields and roadsides in most of the US.
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Plant Facts...
Plant Type: Herbaceous Perennial Native To: Midatlantic US Growing Zones: 3 - 9 Sun Exposure: Full Sun Hardy To: -35°F Soil Moisture: Dry Soil Types/Tolerances: Sandy Loam Bloom Color: Orange Bloom Season: Late Midseason (June) Foliage Color: Dark Green Width: (at 10 years) 10 - 12 in. Height: (at 10 years) 12 - 18 in.
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