Asclepias viridis
Spider Milkweed
- Slightly to very dry soils
- Full Sun
- 12” tall, spreads slowly to form a patch
- Early summer bloom
- Native to the mid west. Best in dry meadow or arid ecosystems with minimal competition from other plants
New to me, grown from seeds from Prairie Moon Nursery https://www.prairiemoon.com/asclepias-viridis-spider-milkweed-prairie-moon-nursery.html
A visually striking member of the Milkweed family, the historical range of this one doesn’t extend to Ontario, ending at the southern shore of Lake Erie. Best planted in areas with very good drainage and little crowding from other plant species.
Please check out the Prairie Moon listing at the link above for more details.
Photo by Marion Doss and Eric Hunt via Wikimedia Commons
