ASCLEPIAS 



(From AskUpios, the Greek name for JEsculapius, a legendary physician) 



Asclepiadacea 



92. Asclepias tuberosa 



English Names: Butterfly weed, Pleurisy root, Canada root, Indian posy, 

 Orange root, Orange swallow wort, Tuber root, White root, Wind root. Yellow 

 or orange milkweed. 



N. AMERICA MID-JULY TO MID-AUGUST 



1ARGE, fragrant clusters of brilliant yellow or orange flowers carried 

 ^ on erect stems two to three feet high. Leaves small, elongated 

 oval, light in color, and not particularly conspicuous. When in bloom 

 one of the most gorgeous 

 flowers in the garden, but 

 should be cut down or 

 hidden when bloom is 

 past. Excellent for the 

 herbaceous border, for 

 planting in clumps among 

 shrubs, and good for cut- 

 ting. 



One of the hardiest 

 perennials, of easiest cul- 

 ture in any soil, grows 

 well in dry banks and 

 fields in full sun. 



Propagate by divi- 

 sion. 



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