Fewflowered Milkweed

Asclepias lanceolata or fewflowered milkweed has vibrant orange-red flowers that bloom on top of tall, slender stems throughout most of the summer. Monarch host plant Thrives in wet soil Long flowering period Details 3 to 4 ft. tall 1 ft. wide Long stems with narrow leaves Clump-forming habit Plants are late to emerge in the spring and can go dormant in early fall Hardy in USDA hardiness zones 7, 8, and 9 How to grow Asclepias lanceolata grows best where it can have full sun and have access to plenty of moisture. Even though the stems appear fragile, they’re very supple and rarely need to be staked when grown in full sun. Flowering period In central North Carolina blooming starts in June and can continue through the end of August on mature plants. Care and maintenance If planted in a moist enough location, plants are carefree. Site well away from more vigorous plants that may out complete it. Where to plant Ideal companion for carnivorous plants in artificial bogs. When to plant Fr