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Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Silkweed is a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Shat has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Com Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia Silkweed is a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

Asclepias, the milkweeds, is a genus of herbaceous perennial, dicotyledonous plants that contains over 140 known species. Pollination in this genus is accomplished in an unusual manner. Pollen is grouped into complex structures called pollinia (or "pollen sacs"), rather than being individual grains or tetrads, as is typical for most plants. The feet or mouthparts of flower-visiting insects such as bees, wasps and butterflies, slip into one of the five slits in each flower formed by adjacent anthers. The bases of the pollinia then mechanically attach to the insect, pulling a pair of pollen sacs free when the pollinator flies off, assuming the insect is large enough to produce the necessary pulling force (if not, the insect may become trapped and die). Pollination is effected by the reverse procedure in which one of the pollinia becomes trapped within the anther slit.           Asclepias syriaca commonly known as Common Milkweed, Butterfly Flower, Silkweed, Silky Swallow-wort and Virginia S a milkweed that has fascinating two-tiered vivid flowers arrayed in a dense umbel. A five-pointed star or horn-like stamens comprises the upper tier, while the lower tier consists of the petals which bend backward or downward. The 90cm to 120cm tall milky sapped plants spread from an underground root system. They bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant differs from Showy Milkweed (A. speciosa) in having an unbranched stem. The plant contains cardiac glycosides allied to digitalins used in treating some heart disease. These glycosides when absorbed by monarch butterfly larvae whose sole source of food is milkweed foliage make the larvae and adult butterflies toxic to birds and other predators. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow. The plant attracts butterflies, bees, and hummingbirds.

BACHELOR BUTTON POLKA DOT CORNFLOWER DWARF Centaurea Cyanus Season: Annual Height: cm Bloom Season: Spring/Summer Environment: Full Sun Bachelor Button Cornflower Polka Dot Dwarf Centaurea Cyanus is a drought tolerant annual that produces many 50mm double flowers of mixed colors - white, blue, rose, and lavender. The upper half of the plant is multi­stemmed, producing many flowers. The plant prefers cool weather, and tolerates poor soil and full sun. The cornflowers are very popular for cottage gardens, meadow gardens and flower beds. Bachelor Button Cornflower Polka Dot Dwarf Centaurea Cyanus is an outstanding performer whether your preference is for cutting or admiring. Cornflowers retain their bright colors when dried making them excellent candidates for dried flower arrangements. The plant will generally self-sow and come back from year to year. The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. The plant is good as a cut flower. The plant is good as a dried flower. View our other items by clicking on the shield:      

  BACHELOR BUTTON POLKA DOT CORNFLOWER DWARF Centaurea Cyanus Season: Annual Height: 60-90cm Bloom Season: Spring/Summer Environment: Full Sun Bachelor Button Cornflower Polka Dot Dwarf Centaurea Cyanus is a drought tolerant annual that produces many 50mm double flowers of mixed colors - white, blue, rose, and lavender. The upper half of the plant is multi­stemmed, producing many flowers. The plant prefers cool weather, and tolerates poor soil and full sun. The cornflowers are very popular for cottage gardens, meadow gardens and flower beds. Bachelor Button Cornflower Polka Dot Dwarf Centaurea Cyanus is an outstanding performer whether your preference is for cutting or admiring. Cornflowers retain their bright colors when dried making them excellent candidates for dried flower arrangements. The plant will generally self-sow and come back from year to year. The plant is attractive to bees, butterflies, and birds. The plant is good as a cut flower. The plant is good as a dried flower. View our other items by clicking on the shield: