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ASCLEPIAS ASPERULA, ANTELOPE HORNS

Very interesting species from prairies, hillsides and open woodlands of south-western North America. This is a low growing, full hardy perennial with entire, broad lanceolate, green to dull-green leaves. Attractive, greenish-yellow, ball-shaped flower umbels are produced long time from spring into early autumn. Important food plant for the monarch butterfly caterpillar. Excellent eye-catching plant for border and rock-garden. Unusual cut flower. Suitable for natural landscaping. Flowers in first year from sowing. Showy and easy.

-Height: 40 cm;

-Flowers: April- September;

-Sow: any time indoors; soak the seeds for 24h before sowing (change the water a few times); do not cover the seeds- just press them into soil; germination 10-21 days at about 20 C;

-Aftercare: full sun and well-drained, dry to average soil; hardy to -40 C;

-Packet contains: 10 seeds;

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