Sunday, May 6, 2007

Asclepias amplexicaulis

Clasping Milkweed.
is also called Blunt-leaved Milkweed or Sand Milkweed. Amplexicaulis means stem-clasping, and Asclepias is derived from the Greek god of healing, Asklepios.

Clasping milkweed is unbranched and produces a greenish-pink cluster of flowers approximately 3" round well above the hightest leaves. It does well in dry sandy soils in full sun but can tolerate some shade and grows to 3' in height. Blooms May thru June and attracts butterflies.
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