Asclepias variegata White Native Milkweed

 Native White Milkweed (Asclepias variegata) 

Plant Description:

Native White Milkweed, also known as Redring Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial in the milkweed family (Apocynaceae). It features clusters of small, white flowers with a striking red or purple ring at the base of each bloom. The plant has upright stems with opposite, oval-shaped leaves that are slightly hairy.

- Flower Color: White with a reddish center

- Foliage: Green, broad leaves

- Growth Habit: Upright clumping form

- Bloom Time: Late spring to summer

Growth Zone:

- USDA Hardiness Zones: 4–8

Height and Width:

- Height: 1–3 feet (30–90 cm)

- Width: 1–2 feet (30–60 cm)

Uses:

- Pollinator Plant: Attracts butterflies, including Monarchs, as it is a host plant for their larvae.

- Wildlife Support: Provides nectar for a wide variety of pollinators, including bees and other insects.

- Native Landscaping: Ideal for naturalistic gardens, butterfly gardens, or areas where you want to promote native flora and fauna.

 

Growing Requirements:

- Light: Partial shade to full sun

- Soil: Prefers well-draining, sandy or loamy soils, but can tolerate some clay. It does best in slightly acidic soils.

- Water: Moderate water needs; establish well but drought-tolerant once mature.

- Maintenance: Minimal. Once established, it requires little care and is relatively pest-resistant.

Native Range:

- Native Region: Eastern and southeastern United States

  - This species is typically found in woodlands, open forests, and along roadsides.

Planting Tips:

- Companion Plants: Mix with other native species like Bee Balm, Black-eyed Susans, and other types of milkweed to create a pollinator-friendly habitat.

 

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Arizona: Juglans spp.  

California: Castanea spp., Juglans spp., Pinus spp., Quercus spp.  

Colorado: Some counties restrict Prunus spp. Please verify your local county regulations.  

Florida: Castanea spp., Cornus spp., Quercus spp., Cornus mas 

Georgia: Vaccinium spp.

Hawaii: Pinus spp. 

Idaho: Humulus lupulus, Mentha spp., Vitis spp.

Indiana: Fragraria spp., Rosa spp. 

Kansas: Juglans spp.

Michigan: Abies spp., Vaccinium spp.

Montana: Pinus spp.

Nevada: Allium spp.

Mentha spp. 

New Jersey: Rosa spp.  

New York: Vitis spp.  

Oregon: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Quercus spp., Sambucus nigra, Ulmus spp., Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.

Texas: Juglans spp. 

Washington: Allium spp., Castanea spp., Corylus spp., Humulus lupulus, Vaccinium spp., Vitis spp.  

Wisconsin: Abies spp., Pinus spp., Picea spp., Mentha spp. 

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