Asclepias viridis

Spider Milkweed

Asclepias viridis

Description

Spider Milkweed, also known as Green Milkweed or Green Antelopehorn, is a perennial herbaceous plant native to the central and southern United States. It is part of the milkweed family, which are vital to the lifecycle of monarch butterflies as they provide crucial habitat and food for larval stages. Spider Milkweed is characterized by its greenish-white to yellow flowers, which form in rounded clusters atop the plant.
Life Cycle
perennial
Height
1 to 3 feet
Sun Exposure
Partial sun to full sun
Bloom Months
April, May, June
Bloom Color
Bloom Description
Greenish-white to yellow flower clusters