Asclepias at Thompson and Morgan
by Diane - August 19th, 2012.Filed under: Thompson and Morgan.
Asclepias Collection – 12 bareroot plants – 4 of each variety £17.99
The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”).Collection comprises 3 plants each of: Asclepias tuberosa – Showy and ostentatious with bold orange flower clusters. Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – Clusters of golden yellow blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. Asclepias incarnata – Fragrant vanilla scented flower-heads in a heavenly shade of rose pink..
Asclepias incarnata – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Fragrant vanilla scented flower-heads in a heavenly shade of rose pink sit atop sturdy, tall stems. The swamp milkweed attracts crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. As its name suggests, the swamp milkweed enjoys moist soil conditions, and grows well beside ponds and streams. The pretty blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 120cm (48”). Spread: 60cm (24”).
Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Showy and ostentatious, the tall hairy stems of Asclepias tuberosa ‘Hello Yellow’ are topped with clusters of golden yellow blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”)
Asclepias tuberosa – 3 bareroot plants £10.99
Showy and ostentatious, the tall hairy stems of Asclepias tuberosa are topped with clusters of vibrant orange blooms that sport backward sweeping sepals. The butterfly weed is aptly named, attracting crowds of butterflies and bees to its nectar rich blooms throughout summer. As autumn approaches the flowers are followed by long seed heads that split open to reveal seeds adorned with strands of silken white hairs. A fabulous hardy perennial for wildlife gardens with a long season of interest. The bright blooms also make an unusual and striking cut flower. Height: 90cm (35”). Spread: 30cm (12”)