PL. —Asclepias tuberosaBotanical illustration — drop image
Peak bloom windowZone 6b · frost-offset weeks
Winter
Not in bloom
Spring
Peak bloom
Summer
Peak bloom
Fall
Not in bloom
Peak bloom
In bloom
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Care guide
SunFull sun — 6+ hours daily
WaterLow; extremely drought tolerant once established
SoilWell-draining, sandy or average; pH 6.0–7.0
Spacing12–18 inches
Height18–24 inches
Zone3a – 9a
Native RegionAL, AR, AZ, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV, WY
Frost hardy