How to Grow and Care for Green milkweed

Green milkweed, also known as Spider Milkweed, Antelopehorn milkweed, Silkweed, Green-flowered Milkweed

Green milkweed (Asclepias viridis) is a perennial herb native to the southeast and south-central U.S. The plant sports green flowers, and, like other milkweeds, produces a thick, milky white substance when cut. Milkweeds, green milkweed included, are the typical host plants of monarch butterflies, which lay their eggs on the plant's leaves.

Watering schedule: Every week

Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

Toxic to Pets

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Planting and Growing Green milkweed

Lifespan	Perennial
Watering Schedule	Every week
Sunlight Requirements	Full sun
Soil Type	Garden Soil
Soil pH	6-7.5
Planting Time	Late fall, Winter
Hardiness Zones	5-9
Toxicity	Toxic to Pets

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Green milkweed exhibits conspicuous green flowers that are a distinguishing characteristic. Its herbaceous growth, forming robust perennials, typically presents in clusters. The leaves of green milkweed are lanceolate and may span up to 6 inches (15 cm) in length, offering a distinct visual amidst the flora of dry woodlands and prairies where it thrives. The stems are erect and sturdy, often reaching 2 to 3 feet (60 to 90 cm) in height, supporting umbels of the starry blooms.