Description

Bushy growth habit. Stiff, dark green lance-shaped foliage. Brilliant orange flowers. More compact and generally less aggressive than its cousin, A. syriaca. Spindle-shaped seed pods split open to release silky-haired seeds. Although in the milkweed family, stems do not exude toxic milky sap when cut. Prefers lean, poor, dry soils. Drought tolerant. Does not transplant well due to its deep taproot. Special value to native bees, supports beneficial insects, and larval host plant for Monarch butterflies. Height: 1-2.5 ft. Spread: 1-1.5 ft. Family: Apocynaceae Bloom time: June to August Sun: full sun Water: dry to medium Deer resistant photo credit: Brendan J. O’Reilly