ASCLEPIAS latifolia Broadleaf Milkweed
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$38.87
Asclepias latifolia is a fascinating Milkweed. The yellow to green flowers of Broadleaf Milkweed invite Monarch butterfliesand other insects. It can even grow in nutritionally poorly soil. It is found in dry plains and prairies. It has large oval leaves and flowers get hidden by them. The latex found in...
Asclepias latifolia is a fascinating Milkweed. The yellow to green flowers of Broadleaf Milkweed invite Monarch butterfliesand other insects. It can even grow in nutritionally poorly soil. It is found in dry plains and prairies. It has large oval leaves and flowers get hidden by them. The latex found in the stems of these plants can be utilized for making rubber. These plants are best for dryland plantings.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 1,719 | 41 |
| 1OZ | 3,438 | 81 |
| 1/4LB | 13,750 | 325 |
| 1/2LB | 27,500 | 650 |
| 1LB | 55,000 | 1,300 |
| 5LB | 275,000 | 6,500 |
Scientific name: Asclepias latifolia
Common name: Broadleaf Milkweed
Plant type: Perennial
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Native range: Central and South-Western north America
Full growth height: 0.8 m (2ft 7in)
Width in across: 2-3 inches
Exposure: Full sun
Blooming season: July, August, September, October
Flower: Showy
Pollinators: Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies)
Flower color: Yellow, green
Tolerate: Drought
Water requirement: Dry to medium
Soil type: Sandy, clay-ish and infertile soil
Zones: 5 to 9