Alternate Names: Green Antelopehorn, Spider Milkweed
Description
Green Milkweed (Asclepias viridis), a member of the Apocynaceae ((Dogbane Family), is a herbaceous perennial that grows to 2 feet tall and has white, yellow, green, or purple flowers that bloom in the spring and summer.
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 midwestern and southeastern North America.
Interesting Facts about this plant
This is one of the first milkweeds to bloom in the Ohio Valley. The species names means 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
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