Apocynum androsaemifolium, the fly-trap dogbane or spreading dogbane, is a flowering plant in the Gentianales order.
Family:
Apocynaceae (Dogbane)
Height:
1 to 3 feet
Leaves:
Oval leaves are oppositely attached and can be up to four inches long. Leaves have a very short petiole.
Flower:
Pink and white bell-shaped flower with 5 lobes, with as many as 10 forming a group.
Bloom time:
June-August
Habitat:
Sun to part shade, open woods, roadsides
Wildlife Benefits:
Flowers are attractive to small bees, while some beetle and caterpillars feed on other plant parts.
Can I plant this in my garden?
Not commonly cultivated in gardens.
References:
https://www.minnesotawildflowers.info/flower/spreading-dogbane
https://www.illinoiswildflowers.info/prairie/plantx/dogbanex.htm
Family | Apocynaceae |
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Habit | Forb |
Origin | native |
Life cycle | perennial |
Flower | pink, white |
Bloom time | (6) June, (7) July, (8) August |
*sites | Snail Lake |