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Indian hemp.
Apocynum cannabinum
Prononciation uh-POS-ih-num kan-NAH-bih-num
Aussi appelée American-hemp, Black Indian Hemp, Common Dogbane, Dogbane, Hemp Dogbane, Indian Hemp, Indian-hemp, Prairie Dogbane
Indian hemp is a hardy perennial native to North America that thrives in open fields and along stream banks. It is known for its fibrous stems which were historically used for cordage. You will find it spreads easily through underground rhizomes.
En un coup d'œil
- Niveau d'entretien
- Facile
- Type de plante
- Perennial
- Lumière
- Full sun
- Lumière en intérieur
- Soleil direct
- Arrosage
- Tous les 7 à 14 jours
- Taille adulte
- 3 to 5 feet
- Croissance
- Rapide
Entretien
Plant this in a spot with plenty of sun and well draining soil. Watch for aggressive spreading, as it can quickly take over a garden bed. It is quite drought tolerant once it is established.
- Arrosage
- Water deeply once the top few inches of soil feel dry to the touch.
- Engrais
- A light application of balanced fertilizer in early spring is plenty.
- Taille
- Cut the stems back to the ground in late autumn after the foliage dies back.
- Rempotage
- If growing in a container, move to a larger pot every few years to accommodate its vigorous root system.
- Sol
- Well draining sandy or loamy soil
- pH du sol
- 6.0 to 7.5
Sécurité
- Animaux
- This plant is toxic to cats and dogs if ingested due to cardiac glycosides.
Comment l'identifier
- Opposite lance shaped leaves
- Small white bell shaped flowers
- Milky white sap in stems
- Long slender seed pods
- Reddish stems on mature plants
Science
- Famille
- Apocynaceae
- Genre
- Apocynum
- Ordre
- Gentianales
- Classe
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomie vérifiée avec le GBIF.
Aussi dans
Ta plante a mauvaise mine ?
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