Wild Cotton
NameWild Cotton
Species NameAsclepias eriocarpa
Common NameWild Cotton
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)2
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyadvanced
Foliage TypeBroadleaf
Height (cm)20
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDistinctive flower clusters with cream/yellow petals and dark purple hoods/buds. Known for its 'cotton-like' seed pods (though not visible here).
Description
This image displays a flowering plant identified as Wild Cotton, likely Asclepias eriocarpa. It features dense clusters of cream and yellow flowers with prominent dark reddish-purple buds. The plant exhibits a robust, upright growth habit with broad, somewhat leathery leaves.
