Alternate Names: Green Antelope-horn, Spider Milkweed
Description
Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis), a member of the Apocynaceae ((Dogbane Family), is a herbaceous perennial that grows to 3 feet tall and has white, yellow, or green flowers with purple horns that bloom in the spring and summer. More information about this plant can be found in this blog post.
Host and Nectar Species
Green milkweed is a host to monarch (Danaus plexippus), soldier (Danaus eresimus), and queen (Danaus gilippus) butterflies.
Natural Habitat and Range
Green milkweed is found in open areas such as fields, pastures, and roadsides. It is native to mid-western and southern North America.
Interesting Facts about Asclepias viridis
This is one of the first milkweeds to bloom in the Ohio Valley. The species name, viridis, is Latin for the color green. The seedpod looks like an antelopehorn, hence one of the common names (Missouri Botanical Garden).
Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis) External Links
Webpages
Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center
Missouri Botanical Garden
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