Asclepias viridiflora
Common name: Short Green Milkweed
One of the harder to find Asclepias in nature as it does not have the "flash" of some of its more colorful cousins. It is, none the less, a wonderful plant that flows over the ground and flowers in cluster that are reminiscent of Mead's milkweed. I have been waiting some time to have this plant on offer and only last year did the population I've been watching finally have pods. For those of you with sandy, loamy and drier soils this plant is a wonderful addition. I would avoid this speices if you have wet soils and heavy shade.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry, Dry Mesic
Light exposure
Eastern Exposure / Morning Sun, Full Sun
Bloom period
Summer
Urban environment
Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Sandy Soils, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Low branched
Growth rate
Moderate
Flower color
Green
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 2 Feet
- Mature width
- 2 Feet
- Max height
- 2 Feet
- Max width
- 3 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Drought Resistant Pollinator hot spot
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