Apocynum cannabinum is an erect, herbaceous, perennial plant producing branched stems 30 - 180cm tall from a rapidly spreading, rhizomatous rootstock. Indian hemp was much used by the native N. Americans, for whom it was a medicine chest as well as a source of a latex and an excellent fibre. It is still sometimes used for these purposes. The plant is listed as a noxious weed in parts of N. America.
Indian-hemp Care
Apocynum Cannabinum
What is the plant
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Lighting
Full Sun
Hardiness zone
9a - 10b
Difficulty
Medium
Toxicity
Poisonous
Invasive
Weed
How to Care for the Plant
Water
Moist
Sunlight
Part Shade
Soil
An easily grown plant, it prefers a sandy soil
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Temperature
It grows best in areas where annual daytime temperatures are within the range 12 - 22°c, but can tolerate 6 - 30°c
Additional
POISONOUS PARTS: All parts, fresh or dry. Highly Toxic, May be Fatal if eaten. Symptom: Cardiac arrest. Toxic Principle: Resins and cardiac glycosides.
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