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Apocynaceae
Indian-hemp
Apocynum cannabinum
Also known as Apocynum carolinii, Apocynum cannabinum var. hypericifolium, Apocynum platyphyllum, Apocynum dimidiatum
Native Plants · Edibles & Herbs · North American Native · Apocynaceae · Toxic · Medicinal · Fiber Plant · Pollinator · Rhizomatous · Perennial · Wildflower · Apocynum
Indian-hemp is a North American native perennial known for its historical use by indigenous peoples as a fiber and medicinal plant. It grows best in moist to average soils with partial shade and spreads by rhizomes, so provide adequate space. Note that all parts of the plant are toxic if ingested, so plant with caution in gardens frequented by children or pets.
Growing conditions
The details behind the basics
- Daily light
- 4 hours
- Watering
- Water moderately; plant is adaptable and tolerates brief dry periods once established · Every 7-10 days
- Maintenance
- Low
- Soil
- loam
- Soil pH
- 4.5–7
- Temperature
- 0°F to 90°F
- Cycle
- Perennial
- Propagation
- Seed, Cutting
Hardiness
USDA 5a-9b
Form & growth
Mature size and habit
- Mature height
- 2 ft – 5 ft
- Spread
- 3 ft
- Spacing
- 24 in apart
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Root depth
- Medium
- Flowers
- No
- Foliage
- Medium
Ecology & origin
Where it belongs and what it brings
- Native to
- Alabama, Alberta, Arizona, Arkansas, British Columbia, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District Of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Korea, Louisiana, Maine, Manitoba
- Attracts
- Bees, Butterflies, Moths
Sources: trefle, usda
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