Green Milkweed
Green Milkweed
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Asclepias viridis
Asclepias viridis
Milkweed, Green Antelope Horn Milkweed
From Nebraska to Texas, east to Florida
1
–
2 feet
1
–
2 feet
Central Texas
Texas
Full Sun
Part Sun/Shade
Low
Deer Resistant
Flowering
Rain Garden
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About This Plant
Full sun or part shade. Perennial, with thick green foliage in excess of 24 inches tall and wide. This is one of the taller milkweeds native to San Antonio. A large umbel of intricate flowers is produced at or near the end of each stem.
Much like Antelope Horn Milkweed, the seed pods or follicles resemble antelope horns as they mature. Milkweeds are the only food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars.
Maintenance
None, beyond the care needed to establish. Aphids are likely to infest any milkweed, but they aren’t really a problem. They can be squished by hand or sprayed off with soapy water. Treating aphids will (obviously) wipe out the monarch caterpillars too.
Features
Plant Type:
Perennial
Size:
1-2' H, 1-2' W
Sunlight Requirements:
Full Sun, Part Sun/Shade
Soil Types:
Wildlife:
Butterflies, Butterfly Larvae, Pollinators
Flower Color:
Cream, Purple
Bloom Time:
June, July, August, September
Freeze Hardy:
Yes
Invasive:
No
Caution:
None
Coupon Eligible:
This plant goes well with
Andropogon gerardii
Engelmannia peristenia
Echinacea purpurea
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