Asclepias viridis Erigeron due to its slow multiplication

due to its slow multiplication rate

The flowers are constantly abuzz with an array of pollinators who enjoy sampling the wares

The fuzzball-like foliage expands to form a shredded umbrella-like leaf atop an 18" tall stem

This is a long flowering species

Asclepias viridis Erigeron due to its slow multiplicationAsclepias viridis is a US prairie native (Ohio south to Florida and west to Texas), that makes a superb garden perennial. For us, green antelope horn milkweed forms a 2' tall x 2' wide clumping specimen with thick outward leaning stalks. The terminal flower heads start for us in early May with a cluster of green buds that open to reveal green petals that hold the symmetrically arranged purple stamens. Asclepias viridis is very similar to Asclepias