Asclepias viridis body { background-color: #485632; color: #FFFFFF; /* Set text color for better visibility on the dark background */ margin: 0; padding: 20px; } Just coming out of dormancy Asclepias viridis Synonym(s) (Asclepiodora viridis) Common Name(s) Green Antelopehorn, Green Milkweed, Spider Milkweed Phonetic Spelling as-KLEE-pee-as VEER-ih-diss Description Asclepias viridis is a US prairie native (Ohio south to Florida and west to Texas), that makes a superb garden perennial. For us, green antelope horn milkweed forms a 2' tall x 2' wide clumping specimen with thick outward leaning stalks. The terminal flower heads start for us in early May with a cluster of green buds that open to reveal green petals that hold the symmetrically arranged purple stamens. Asclepias viridis is very similar to Asclepias asperula, but with wider foliage. Average to dry soils are preferred. Asclepias viridis is a favorite of bees and monarch butterflies, but thankfully, not deer.Best in naturalized areas, meadow, prairie or drought-tolerant plantings; also consider green antelopehorn for butterfly, pollinator gardens, or in a border if there isn't too much competition from other plants. Family Apiaceae Native Range AL, AR, FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MO, MS, NE, OH, OK , SC, TN, TX, WV Hardiness Zone(s) 4a --to-- 9b Lifespan Herbaceous, Perennial Habitats It is found in calcareous hammocks, dry woodlands, pine rocklands, and prairies. Exposure Full Sun Growth Habit Low Spreading Soil Texture Organic (Humus), Loam (Sand/Silt/Clay), Deep Sand, Well Drained Propagation --Seeds Moisture Not wet but not extremely dry --to-- Somewhat long very dry periods Salt Water Tolerance Not salt tolerant of inundation by salty or brackish water. Salt Spray Tolerance Low/no tolerance of salty wind or direct salt spray. Attracts Bees, Butterflies, Pollinators Recommended Uses Butterfly Gardens, Native Planting, Pollinator Gardens, Showy Flowers Pot Size One (1)Gallon Pot (94.7 fl. oz./2.8 L)
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