Milkweed is essential to monarch butterflies, and native milkweed is the healthiest source of food for monarch caterpillars. No butterfly garden is complete without it!
If planting in a container garden, use a tall/deep pot that can accommodate a long taproot.
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Mature height |
3 feet |
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Mature width |
2 feet |
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Sunny or Shady |
Shady |
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Type 1-3 |
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Spring/Summer appearance |
White flowers |
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Fall/Winter appearance |
Leaves drop. |
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Wildlife support |
Monarch butterflies. |
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Freeze Hardy |
Yes |
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Botanical Name |
Asclepias var. |
Aquatic milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is ideally suited for shady areas with moist soil.