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Spider Milkweed

Asclepias Viridis

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Overview

Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed, is a native perennial reaching heights of 1-2 feet. Prized for its vivid green foliage and clusters of greenish-white flowers with purple centers blooming in late spring to early summer, this milkweed is an essential host for Monarch butterflies. Preferring full sun to partial shade, it thrives in zones 4-9 and adapts well to dry or well-drained soils, adding texture and color to wildflower gardens.

Sun Full, HalfWater Extra in Summer, HighZones 3–9Climate Temperate
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed, is a native perennial reaching heights of 1-2 feet
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — this milkweed is an essential host for Monarch butterfliesSpider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Preferring full sun to partial shadeSpider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — it thrives in zones 4-9 and adapts well to dry or well-drained soilsSpider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — adding texture and color to wildflower gardensSpider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — providing a breeding habitat and a food source for the larvaeSpider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — is a perennial plant that serves as a vital host for the monarch butterfly+22

Culture

Sun
Full, Half
Water
Extra in Summer, High
USDA zones
3–9

Shape & size

Mature height
3–4 Ft.

Classification

Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Temperate

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Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed, is a native perennial reaching heights of 1-2 feet
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — this milkweed is an essential host for Monarch butterflies
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Preferring full sun to partial shade
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — it thrives in zones 4-9 and adapts well to dry or well-drained soils
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — adding texture and color to wildflower gardens
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — providing a breeding habitat and a food source for the larvae
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — is a perennial plant that serves as a vital host for the monarch butterfly
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — scientifically known as Asclepias viridis
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — This native North American species thrives in USDA zones 4 through 9
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Asclepias viridis produces clusters of striking flowers
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — which appear from late spring to early summer
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — exhibit a unique palette of greenish-white petals and purple centers
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — with lance-shaped leaves that stretch up to 6 inches in length
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — One should note that the sap contains toxic compounds; while these are a defense against herbivorous pests
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — they may also be harmful to pets and humans if ingested.<br><br>For landscaping purposes
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — requiring occasional watering during prolonged dry spells
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — The plant requires minimal maintenance once established
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — pink flowers in the garden
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — perennial with pink blooms
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — perennial for full or half
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — this milkweed is an essential host for Monarch butterflies; which appear from late spring to early summer
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Asclepias viridis, commonly known as Spider Milkweed, is a native perennial reaching heights of 1-2 feet; it thrives in
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — it thrives in zones 4-9 and adapts well to dry or well-drained soils; adding texture and color to wildflower gardens
Spider Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) — Preferring full sun to partial shade; pink flowers in the garden

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