Asclepias Tuberosa | 2L Pot

An orange flowering, tuberous perennial. Position: full sun Soil: fertile, well-drained soil Rate of growth: average Flowering period: June to September Hardiness: frost hardy (may need winter protection) A prolifically flowering tuberous perennial with lance-shaped foliage from North America, A. tuberosa has clusters of bright orange-red, bead-like blooms that flower continuously throughout the summer. Pair with Nepeta ‘Walker’s Low’ for a striking, nectar-rich display, that’s sure to attract a wide range of pollinating insects. Garden care: Once established, A. tuberosa is best left alone, after a few years divide clumps to retain vigour. Mature plants may freely self-seed if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. New growth tends to emerge late in the spring.