| Description | A tall tender perennial that attracts nectar seeking animals. |
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| Pronunciation | (as-KLEE-pi-as)(in-kar-NAY-ta) |
| Plant Type | All Plants, Perennial Tender |
| Hardiness Zone | 8b-11 |
| Sunlight | full to partial shade |
| Moisture | average |
| Soil & Site | average |
| Temperature | 10-15 degrees F |
| Flowers | 3-4 inches long clusters, attracts butterflies, bees, Hummingbirds, moths and other nectar seeking insects |
| Fruit | 3 inch long spindle shaped seed pod follicles |
| Leaves | opposite, narrow 6 inch long, lance shaped |
| Dimensions | 3-4 feet tall by 2-3 foot spread |
| Maintenance | self seeds in warmer climates |
| Propagation | seeds, cuttings |
| Native Site | South America |
| Misc Facts | Has a milky sap that can be a irritant to some people. |
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