species 47,488 observations
Spreading Dogbane
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Field notes
Supports All
279
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Snowberry Clearwing, Monarch, Delicate Cycnia Moth, Dogbane Saucrobotys Moth
19
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Scenopinus, North American Porcupine
2
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Hummingbird Clearwing, Red-spotted Admiral, Tricolored Bumble Bee, Atlantis Fritillary
258
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Dry Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Resists
- Dry soil
- Habit
- Erect Multi stemmed Spreading
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension, the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.