Spigelia marilandica, Woodland Pinkroot Asclepias is a rhizomatous

is a rhizomatous

well-drained

Poison Severity: High Poison Symptoms: All parts of poison-ivy contain resinous compounds called urushiols

Occasional pruning (after flowering) and removal of unwanted suckers may be necessary

Caution: Do not confuse this plant with the nonnative Tropical Milkweed (A

Spigelia marilandica, Woodland Pinkroot Asclepias is a rhizomatousWoodland pinkroot Woodland pinkroot is a showy perennial wildflower. Its flowers are tubular, about 2 inches long and erect. Its petals are scarlet red on the outside and bright yellow on the inside. Its wide leaves are oval in shape, sessile, and oppositely arranged. Its seeds are contained in dehiscent capsules that, when ripe, will pop open and propel the seeds well beyond the mother plant. Woodland pinkroot blooms in late spring through summer and