Go Back Butterfly Flower Cinderella

Posted: May 7, 2019 at 4:04 PM
Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
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    Plant Type: Perennials

    A virtually hassle-free perennial, offering three months of vanilla-scented, rose-pink flowers in large, compact clusters from midsummer to early fall. Deadheading the flowers will stimulate another bloom cycle about a month after the first one. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. Gather bouquets of Asclepias all summer long; the long stems are wonderful for cutting and are long-lasting. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

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    Growing & Maintenance Tips:

    Asclepias grows best in moist to wet soils, but will tolerate drier conditions. This species prefers humus-rich soil. A full day of sun is best. Once established it requires little care. Though it is perfectly cold-hardy in the north, mulching plants in winter will help prevent frost-heaving. In spring, trim back last year's growth and await the beautiful new foliage which will appear a bit later than other perennials.

    Flower Color

    Rose-pink

    Foliage Color

    Green shades

    Plant Spread

    1-3 ft.

    Good Companions

    Amsonia hubrichtii (Blue Star), Hibiscus 'Plum Crazy', Stokesia laevis 'Honeysong Purple', Veronica 'Sunny Border Blue', Panicum virgatum 'Heavy Metal', Iris sibirica 'Dreaming Spires', Miscanthus sinensis 'Little Zebra'

    Plant Height

    3-5 ft.

    Scape Height

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    Hardness Zone

    4-9

    Soil Moisture

    Average water needs

    Characteristics & Attributes

    Attributes

    Bog Plant, Border, Cut flower or foliage, Dried flower, Fragrant, Mass Plant, Pond or Stream Bank

    Bloom Time

    Mid summer to early fall

    Critter Resistance

    Deer resistant

    Exposure

    Full sun

    Growth Rate

    Medium

    Seasonal Interests

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