Native Milkweed

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Milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies, and native milkweed is the healthiest source of food for monarch caterpillars. No butterfly garden is complete without it! If planting in a container garden, use a tall/deep pot that can accommodate a long taproot. Mature height 3 feet Mature width 2 feet Sunny or Shady Shady Sun Exposure Type Type 1-3 Spring/Summer appearance White flowers Fall/Winter appearance Leaves drop. Wildlife support Monarch butterflies. Freeze Hardy Yes Botanical Name Asclepias var. Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is ideally suited for shady areas with moist soil. Show more