Description

Stout, sturdy stems. Large, light green leaves and fragrant, showy spheres of pinkish-purple flowers. Can spread somewhat rapidly by rhizomes. Tolerant of drought and extreme conditions. Warty seed pods split open to release silky-haired seeds. Stems exude a toxic milky sap when cut. Special value to native bees, supports beneficial insects, and larval host plant for Monarch butterflies. Height: 2-3 ft. Spread: 0.75-1 ft. Family: Apocynaceae Bloom time: June to July Sun: full sun Water: medium to wet Deer resistant