Apocynum cannabinum
$4.95 – $6.60
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Hemp Dogbane
Hemp dogbane is a deciduous, strong, erect perennial plant that reaches 3-4 ft. tall with a moderate growth rate. Often spreading aggressively from underground rhizomes.
The small cream-colored flowers are clustered at branch ends or on stalks from leaf axils. They provide abundant nectar and are pollinated by moths, butterflies and many different types of bees.
It is a poisonous plant: Apocynum means “poisonous to dogs”. All parts of the plant are poisonous and can cause cardiac arrest if ingested.
Lifeform: Perennial
Sun: Full Sun, Part Shade
Other: Attracts Bees, Attracts Butterflies, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant
| Container | D-16-O, D-40SO, D-16, D-16S, D-16S-o |
|---|---|
| Ecological Value | Flowers attract bees, moths and butterflies. |
| Historical Uses | Hemp dogbane is a source of fiber and medicine for several Native California groups, including the Ohlone and Luiseno. |
| Distribution | Much of North America – in the southern half of Canada and throughout the United States |
| Elevation | -271' – 11,144' |
| Communities | |
| Habitat | Wet areas in many habitats |
