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green antelopehorns

green antelopehorns

Asclepias viridis

perennial☀️ full sun💧 low waterZone 4a – Zone 9b

Green antelopehorns is a native milkweed with slender stems and distinctive greenish flowers followed by attractive seed pods. It attracts monarch butterflies and thrives in dry, sunny locations with minimal care.

Overview

Form
Upright
Growth Rate
moderate
Size
1.5–3′ tall × 1–2′ wide
Dormancy
deciduous

Tolerances & Soil

Zone 4aZone 9b
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ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 4a to Zone 9b

Seasonality

Bloom Season

J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D

Season of Interest

SpringSummer

Succession Role

early successionalmid successional

Native to the United States

Native Range

South-central and southeastern United States

Native to: Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Kentucky, Tennessee, Missouri

Function & Care

pollinator nectarywildlife benefit

Establishment & Care

Establishment
easy
Maintenance
low
Propagation
seed