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NGS garden
Asclepias tuberosa
Unusual flower heads of brilliant orange. Attractive to butterflies and bees.
Flowering period:
Mid summer.
Growing conditions:
Sun.
Typical mature height:
24 inches ( 61 cms )
Hardiness:
Hardy. Should withstand average to cold UK winters.
This is an insect-friendly plant which gives bees and other insects easy access to nectar and pollen.