Green Milkweed

Asclepias viridis

Feeds the food chain

A larval host plant. The caterpillars it raises are the primary food source for baby songbirds.

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About Green Milkweed

Thrives in full sun; prefers dry to medium conditions underfoot. Mature plants stand 30–60 cm tall. Supports bees, butterflies and caterpillars (as a larval host). Deer tend to leave it alone.

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