Asclepias viridisGreen Milkweed is a fascinating perennial that enhances your gardens with its natural charm. Its attractive alternate, entire leaves display delightful wavy edges, contributing beauty to the landscape. The plant produces lovely white flowers that resemble umbrellas, generally blooming individually, each featuring a beautiful purple or rose-hued center. This remarkable plant showcases its flowers from late spring until mid-summer, and if you snap a stem, you’ll notice a milky fluid similar to 'Elmer's glue.' You can find Green Milkweed thriving in the pastures of Kansas and Texas, along roadside ditches, in prairies, and in other open spots where there isn't too much competition from other plants. While cattle and horses generally steer clear of it, it’s a favorite among some butterflies who delight in its presence. This resilient plant grows throughout the summer in both rich and poor soils, spreading widely and requiring very little water and plenty of sunshine to flourish! BONAP MAPHeight: 1.5’-2.5'Spread 1’-2’Bloom: April-SeptemberLight: Full SunWater: Low-MediumZone: 5-9Origin: Texas, central and southeastern U.S.Deer Resistant: Yes
