About This Plant
Also known as green antelopehorn, this milkweed species tolerates much drier soils and usually only grows about one foot tall. It doesn't like competition from other vegetation. It is a host plant to monarch butterflies and grows best in soils with high organic matter. Its blossom is a cluster of green flowers with pink centers.
Plant Details
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Benefits
- Wildlife Benefits
Plant Facts
Although green milkweed is rather tolerant to most insect pests, milkweed bugs can be very damaging to its seedpods.
Alternate Names
Green Antelopehorn, Spider Milkweed
