Family: Apocynaceae
(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee) Genus: Asclepias (ass-KLE-pee-us) Species: californica (kal-ih-FOR-nik-uh) Synonym:Gomphocarpus torreyi
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Category PerennialsWater Requirements Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwaterSun Exposure Full SunFoliage HerbaceousThis plant is resistant to deer Foliage Color BronzeHeight 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)Spacing 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)Hardiness 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) 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) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F) |
Where to Grow UnknownDanger Parts of plant are poisonous if ingestedBloom Color White/Near WhiteBloom Characteristics This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birdsBloom Size UnknownBloom Time Late Spring/Early SummerOther details May be a noxious weed or invasiveSoil pH requirements 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)6.6 to 7.5 (neutral) 7.6 to 7.8 (mildly alkaline) Patent Information UnknownPropagation Methods From seed; direct sow outdoors in fallFrom seed; sow indoors before last frost From seed; direct sow after last frost Seed Collecting Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds |