hemp dogbane
Apocynum cannabinum
Hemp dogbane is a native North American perennial with slender upright stems and small pink or white flowers followed by paired pod-like fruits. It thrives in dry conditions and spreads via rhizomes, making it useful for erosion control but potentially invasive in managed gardens.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Succession Role
Native to the United States
Native Range
North American native
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation