|
| Identification |
|
Genus
Asclepias
Species
tuberosa
Variety
Cultivar
Common names
butterfly weed
pleurisy root
Family
APOCYNACEAE
Specimen number
S11138
Data source
HtZn p81;HumGrdn p51;MedPl p171;Xeri p282
|
| Life cycle |
|
Life form
Terrestrial
Life cycle
Perennial
Life span
3 - 10 years
Annual cycle
Not applicable
Stature
Flower
Growth form
Not applicable
Growth habit
Stoloniferous
Overall height
1' - 3'
Overall spread
|
| Climate |
|
Sunshine
Various
Water
Dry
Optimal soil texture
Sandy
Acceptable soil pH
Neutral
USDA hardiness
USDA zones 03a-10b
AHS heat zones
Heat zones 10-02
Sunset climate zones
Not classified
|
| Garden |
|
Suitable for gardens
yes
Nursery
Unknown
Compost
no
Size at acquisition
Unknown
Garden location
Unknown
Garden notes
Asclepias tuberosa attracts hummingbirds. A good use for this plant is in dried arrangements. Pleurisy root (also known as butterfly weed) can survive very cold winters with annual averages as low as -40� Fahrenheit. This plant needs summer days with high heat. This species does well in sandy soils. It likes dry soils.
|
| Special qualities |
|
Tolerates drought
no
Tolerates high humidity
no
Tolerates seaside conditions
no
Insect resistant
no
Disease resistant
no
Deer resistant
no
Best uses
Dried arrangements
Symbiosis
Attracts butterflies
no
Attracts hummingbirds
yes
Autumn foliage
no
Colorful berries
no
Desirable qualities
Other interest
crescent shaped pods bursting with silky
Other interest color
Other interest period
|
| Adverse factors |
|
Common pests
Poisonous parts
Leaves
Stems
Poisonous indications
Internal poison
no
Dermatologic poison
no
Livestock poison
no
Mechanical injury
no
Hay fever pollen
Hay fever season
Adverse qualities
|
| Herbal medicine |
|
Medicinal properties
expectorant
anti-inflammatory
febrifuge
diaphoretic
antidiarrheal
Medicinal parts
Root
Has medicinal uses
yes
Do not self-administer
no
Do no use if pregnant
no
Legally restricted
no
Toxicity precautions
Medicinal notes
Asclepias tuberosa has traditionally been used in many herbal remedies including: as an expectorant, as an anti-inflammatory, as a febrifuge and as a diaphoretic. (More are listed in the medicinal properties section.) Only the root is used in herbal preparations. The leaves of this plant as well as the stems are toxic.
|
| Traditional uses |
|
Parts used
Traditional uses
Contemporary uses
Fragrance
fragrant flowers
Fragrance parts
Flowers
Fragrance intensity
Fragrance category
Dye parts
Dye color
|
| Cultivation |
|
Propagule
Various
Pollination method
Planting style
Crop spacing
Row spacing
Cold frame
Planting period
Harvesting period
Frost tolerance
Heat requirement
Fertilizer
Typical
Time to harvest
|
| Nutrition |
|
Is edible
no
Culinary uses
Nutritional value
Edible parts
Description of edible parts
Flavor / texture
|
| Horticulture |
|
Horticulture notes
Asclepias tuberosa may have originated from Central and Eastern US.
|
| Herbarium |
|
Tag needs printing
no
Collection notes
Asclepias tuberosa is a perennial. Flowers: Pleurisy root (locally known in some parts as butterfly weed) has showy vibrant broad flower clusters. The blossoms are typically of an orange color.
|
Page 501 of 4998
|
family 
