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Antelopehorn Milkweed

Antelopehorn Milkweed

Asclepias asperula

herbaceous
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsWildlife habitat & food

Antelopehorn Milkweed is a native wildflower with distinctive waxy, star-shaped pink or purple flowers that attract butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in hot, dry conditions with minimal water once established, making it ideal for xeriscape gardens.

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Butterfly Milkweed

Butterfly Milkweed

Asclepias tuberosa

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinalDrought-hardy

A vibrant native perennial with bright orange-red flowers that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in hot, dry conditions and requires minimal maintenance once established.

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Common Milkweed

Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

herbaceous
EdiblePollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinal

A native perennial wildflower with pink to mauve flower clusters and elongated leaves that attract monarch butterflies. Once established, it spreads readily and requires minimal water and care.

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Golden Trumpet

Golden Trumpet

Allamanda cathartica

vine
Pollinators & beneficial insectsEvergreenFast-growing

A vigorous tropical vine with bright golden-yellow trumpet-shaped flowers that bloom abundantly throughout warm months. Best grown as a climbing vine on trellises or structures in warm climates, or as a container plant in cooler regions.

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Greater Periwinkle

Greater Periwinkle

Vinca major

groundcover
EvergreenErosion controlFast-growing

A vigorous, trailing evergreen groundcover with glossy leaves and blue-purple flowers that spreads rapidly to cover large areas. Excellent for slopes and under trees where it tolerates shade and poor soil.

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Green Antelopehorns

Green Antelopehorns

Asclepias viridis

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsWildlife habitat & food

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.

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Lesser Periwinkle

Lesser Periwinkle

Vinca minor

groundcover
EvergreenErosion controlBiomass and mulch

A low-growing evergreen groundcover with small dark green leaves and delicate purple-blue or white flowers in spring. It spreads slowly to moderately and is excellent for shaded areas, edging, and woodland gardens.

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Madagascar Periwinkle

Madagascar Periwinkle

Catharanthus roseus

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinalEvergreen

Madagascar Periwinkle is a tropical flowering perennial bearing small, colorful blooms year-round in warm climates. It thrives in full sun with minimal fussing and produces pink, red, purple, or white flowers against glossy green foliage.

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Mexican Plumeria

Mexican Plumeria

Plumeria rubra

shrub
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinal

A deciduous shrub prized for its fragrant, showy flowers in shades of pink, red, yellow, or white that appear before the leaves in spring. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and ideal for warm, dry climates.

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Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Narrow-leaf Milkweed

Asclepias fascicularis

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsWildlife habitat & foodDrought-hardy

A native California milkweed with narrow, linear leaves and clusters of small pink to white flowers that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Extremely drought-tolerant once established and requires minimal maintenance, making it ideal for water-wise gardens and wildflower meadows.

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Showy Milkweed

Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsWildlife habitat & foodMedicinal

A native wildflower with showy pink to red flower clusters that attract monarchs and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and important for native butterfly populations.

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Spreading Dogbane

Spreading Dogbane

Apocynum androsaemifolium

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insects

A native North American perennial with small pink and white bell-shaped flowers and spreading habit. Often considered a weedy plant due to its aggressive spread via rhizomes.

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Swamp Milkweed

Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinalFlood-tolerant

Swamp milkweed is a native perennial with fragrant pink or rose-colored flower clusters that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators. It thrives in consistently moist or wet conditions and is ideal for rain gardens, wetland edges, and naturalized landscapes.

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Tropical Milkweed

Tropical Milkweed

Asclepias curassavica

herbaceous
Pollinators & beneficial insectsMedicinalFast-growing

Tropical milkweed is a vibrant perennial with orange and red clustered flowers that attract monarchs and other pollinators all season long. It thrives in warm climates and self-seeds readily, making it excellent for butterfly gardens.

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