Green Antelopehorns
Asclepias viridis
Also listed as Asclepiodora viridis, Acerates paniculata
Also known as Green Antelopehorn, Green Milkweed, Antelope-horns
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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.
Why grow it
Green antelopehorns occupies a middle ground among native milkweeds, offering moderate drought tolerance and a more delicate appearance than coarser species like common milkweed. It performs well in sandy or gravelly soils where other milkweeds may struggle, making it useful for stabilizing marginal garden areas. The greenish flowers and elongated pods provide visual interest through much of the growing season, and it reliably hosts monarch caterpillars without the aggressive spreading tendencies of some milkweed species.
Watch out for
This species prefers well-drained soil and may decline in heavy clay or consistently moist conditions. Seedlings can be slow to establish and benefit from patience during their first season before significant growth appears. In areas with cool or short growing seasons, plants may not reach full mature height.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apocynaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
South-central and southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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.
Climate Match for your location
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Why grow it
Green antelopehorns occupies a middle ground among native milkweeds, offering moderate drought tolerance and a more delicate appearance than coarser species like common milkweed. It performs well in sandy or gravelly soils where other milkweeds may struggle, making it useful for stabilizing marginal garden areas. The greenish flowers and elongated pods provide visual interest through much of the growing season, and it reliably hosts monarch caterpillars without the aggressive spreading tendencies of some milkweed species.
Watch out for
This species prefers well-drained soil and may decline in heavy clay or consistently moist conditions. Seedlings can be slow to establish and benefit from patience during their first season before significant growth appears. In areas with cool or short growing seasons, plants may not reach full mature height.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
- Apocynaceae
Native to the United States
Native Range
South-central and southeastern United States
Native to: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
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