Spreading Dogbane
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Description:
Relatives of the milkweeds, this plant produces small, bell shaped, pink flowers. The flowers are also fragrant (similar to a lilac). The base of the plant is sometimes woody. Similar to milkweeds, milky liquid leaks from leaves and stems when broken. Prefers to grow in sandy, acidic to slightly alkaline habitats. Attracts butterflies and bees.
Plant Overview:
| Other Common Names: | Bitterroot, Flytrap Dogbane |
| Plant Family: | Apocynaceae |
| Plant Duration: | Perennial |
| Plant Type: | Herbaceous |
| Attracts Pollinators and Wildlife: | Bees, Butterflies |
| Bloom Time: | Early June to late July |
| Global and State Rank: | G5, S5 |
| Commercially available landscape plant? | No |
Soil Characteristics: | |
| Soil Type: | Sandy |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |
| Soil pH: | Slightly Alkaline, Acidic, Slightly Acidic, Neutral |
| Soil pH: | 5 to 7.7 |
Light Needs: | |
| Opitmal Light: | Sun to partial shade |
| Light Range: | Partial Shade, Sun |
Water Needs of Plant: | |
| Soil Moisture: | Dry |