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
Habitat
Forests, woodlands, old fields, pastures, roadsides, and other disturbed habitats. Common throughout Virginia
Wildlife value
Its flowers provides nectar to bees, butterflies and other pollinators
High Value Generalist
Earth Sangha lists this plant as a "High Value Generalist" because it is easy to grow, occurs across a wide range of habitats and is known to be of high value to wildlife
Poisonous to Humans:
Poison Severity:
High
Poison Symptoms:
Cardiac Arrest, nausea, vomiting, weakness, diarrhea. The milky sap from stems can cause blisters on skin.
Causes Contact Dermatitis:
Yes
Poison Part:
Flowers, Fruits, Leaves, Roots, Seeds, Stems
Also a Problem For:
Dogs and Horses
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
Average
Dry
Soil Texture
Clay
Loamy
Sandy
Shallow rocky
Commercially available
Yes
Nurseries that may carry live plant
Carries Seeds (may not be available)
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