Apocynum cannabinum (Hemp Dogbane)

Plant Description: A perennial herbaceous plant that is known for its tall straight stalks with bright green foliage and white or yellow flowers. Dog hemp bane is mostly found in wooded areas, ditches, and hillsides. It can be found in gravel/sandy soil near streams, and in shady places. It is native to much of North America, mostly southern Canada, and throughout most of the US.

It is poisonous to humans,dogs, and cats. All parts of the plant are poisonous, and the plant is toxic both fresh and dried. The stems contain a white sap that can cause blisters.

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• Height: ~3ft

• Width: ~1ft

• Watering needs: Regular watering, can tolerate low water in summer

• Sun needs: Sun/part shade

• Soil needs: Moist, well-draining. Will tolerate rocky/sandy soil

• Bloom Time: July-August

• Portland Plant List (Backyard Habitat Certification): Yes

Landscape Use and Ecological Function: This species is an excellent choice for rain gardens, woodland gardens, or meadowscapes, though management of its growth is important as it spreads aggressively and becomes hard to control. Some insects feed on this plant, such as the hummingbird moth, and it is a pollinator habitat for some bees, as well as for pest eating insects.