Woollypod Milkweed
NameWoollypod Milkweed
Species NameAsclepias eriocarpa
Common NameWoollypod Milkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)3
Container TypeNone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultyexpert
Trunk Featuresherbaceous stem, no woody trunk
Foliage TypeDeciduous, woolly
Height (cm)75
Nebari (Root Flare) QualityNot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesDense clusters of cream-colored flowers; distinctive woolly, silvery-green leaves; native perennial.
Description
This specimen is a wild Woollypod Milkweed (Asclepias eriocarpa), a herbaceous perennial native to North America. It features large, woolly leaves and dense clusters of cream-colored flowers with reddish-brown centers, growing upright in its natural habitat. This plant is not a bonsai specimen.
