Common Name
Indian hemp
Hemp dogbane
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Max Height (ft)
5.0
Growth Rate
Fast
Region
Coastal
Piedmont
Mountain
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7,
8,
9
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Forests, woodlands, old fields, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats. Common throughout.
Wildlife Value: Its flowers provides nectar to bees, butterflies and other pollinators.
Warning: Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: High
Poison Symptoms: Cardiac Arrest, nausea, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea. The milky sap from stems can cause blisters on skin.
Flower Color
Cream/White
Green
Pink
Flower Prominence
Conspicuous
Bloom Time
Spring
Early Summer
Late Summer
Light Requirements
Full sun
Partial sun
Moisture Requirements
Moist
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)