Asclepias hirtella
Common name: Green Milkweed
Native plant
Less well known than the others, this milkweed offers a much different look than some of the more common ones. It has thin, lance-shaped leaves and light green umbels of flowers emerging from nodes like little pom poms running up and down the plant. Like all milkweeds, this plant is a host for Monarch caterpillars as well as many other pollinators. Does well in all sun conditions, but will have the most robust growth and flower development in full sun.
Limited availability.
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Pricing
| Pricing information for | |
| Per unit for pint growing method | $5 |
| Flats | $63 |
Plant Details
Plant type
Forb
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic, Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Shade
Bloom period
Summer
General information
- Mature height
- 3 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 4 Feet
- Max width
- 2 Feet
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Flower color
- Green
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Pollinator hot spot