Hemp Dogbane (Apocynum cannabinum)

Light:

Sun

Flowering:

Mid summer

Soil:

Any well drained soil. Very drought tolerant.

Height:

24 to 40 inches

Color:

White

Hardiness:

Hardy zone 4 native

Uses:

Naturalizing and butterfly habitat

Care:

Quite aggressive. Probably not suited for many gardens. Will colonize in a naturalized area. An excellent nectar plant for butterflies. Seed collected from southern Dakota County.

Native:

Yes