Apocynum — 4 species
Botanical species in the genus Apocynum recorded in the PlantPeers database.
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Apocynum androsaemifolium
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Prefers an acid peaty soil but it succeeds in sun or shade in most well-drained soils and climates. The flowers the flowers secrete a sweet liquid that is very attractive to flies. The flies are then imprisoned by their proboscis which becomes trapped between the short filaments of the stamens.
Full cultivation guide →Apocynum cannabinum
Apocynum cannabinum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
A plant of the temperate zone, where it is found at elevations up to 2,000 metres. It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 12 - 22°c, but can tolerate 6 - 30°c. When dormant, the plant can survive temperatures down to about -35°c, but young growth can be severely damaged at 0°c.
Full cultivation guide →Apocynum pictum
Apocynum pictum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Species in this genus generally succeed in sun or shade in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. The species has fragrant flowers and is grown as a honey plant.
Full cultivation guide →Apocynum venetum
Apocynum venetum
Family: Apocynaceae
Cultivation
Succeeds in sun or shade in most well-drained but moisture-retentive soils. Plants can be invasive. The fragrant flowers are attractive to bees.
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