Green Milkweed
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Asclepias viridis
Green Milkweed, known as a perennial forb or herb with alternate, entire leaves, is a native plant. The leaves often have wavy margins. The plant produces white umbel-shaped flowers, usually one per plant, in umbels, with each flower (gynostegium) having a purple or rose-colored center. These milkweeds bloom from late spring to mid-summer and exude a milky substance that resembles 'Elmer's glue' when broken.
Green Milkweed is found in Kansas and Texas pastures, roadside ditches, prairies, open areas, and other areas with little vegetation competition. Cattle and horses generally avoid it.
Some butterflies love this member of the milkweed family. It grows intermittently throughout the growing season through summer's end in rich and poor soils. It spreads widely and needs little water and full sun to thrive.
Nectar Source Plant: Black Swallowtail (Papilio polyxenes), Common Checkered Skipper (Pyrgus communis), Giant Swallowtail ( Papilio cresphontes), Large Wood Nymph (Cercyonis pegala), Mourning Cloak ( Nymphalis antiopa), Queen (Danaus gilippus), Question Mark (Polygonia interrogationis), Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta), Tiger Swallowtail ( Papilio glaucus)
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Height: 1.5’-2.5'
Spread 1’-2’
Bloom: April-September
Light: Full Sun
Water: Low, Medium
Zone: 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Origin: Texas
Deer Resistant: Yes
Winter Shipping: We will continue to ship throughout winter. If you prefer, we are happy to hold your order until spring; please include that request in your shipping notes.
When you order plants from our nursery, you can expect them to arrive in the best possible condition. Our team carefully packs each order using sturdy, biodegradable packaging materials.
Your plants' appearance may vary depending on the season and their current growth stage. We may cut back the leafy growth of some plants to prepare them for shipment and transplanting.
5 Gallon and Up: Any plant purchased to ship over 5 Gallons will be shipped bare root. This means we will remove the plant from its original pot, remove the soil surrounding the roots, and wrap the roots with a biodegradable plastic bag. This reduces weight and the likelihood of damage during shipping.
Once your plants arrive, it is essential to plant them as soon as possible. This will help them rebound and thrive. If you cannot plant immediately, water regularly and keep the roots off heat-conducting surfaces.
Newly transplanted plants often require more water until their roots are well established. Plan to water them 1-3 times weekly for the first few months.
