Alphabetical Plant Listing
Hardiness Zone
Light Levels
Season of Interest
Average Height
Average Spread
Special Features
Colors
Plant
Hardiness
Sun
Season of Interest
Height
Spread
Fragrant
Asclepias asperula (Antelope-Horns Milkweed)
Hardiness:
7 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias cordifolia (Heartleaf Milkweed)
Hardiness:
7 - 10
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height:
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread:
0
Fragrant:
N/A
Hardiness:
9 - 11
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
3' - 4' (90cm – 120cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias curassavica (Tropical Milkweed)
Hardiness:
9 - 11
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias eriocarpa (Woollypod Milkweed)
Hardiness:
4 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
2' - 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias exaltata (Poke Milkweed)
Hardiness:
3 - 7
Sun:
Partial Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height:
2' - 6' (60cm – 180cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias fascicularis (Narrowleaf Milkweed)
Hardiness:
6 - 10
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread:
4
9" - 1' (22cm – 30cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Hardiness:
3 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
3' - 5' (90cm – 150cm)
Spread:
3
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias incarnata (Swamp Milkweed)
Hardiness:
3 - 11
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Mid,Late)
Height:
4' - 5' (120cm – 150cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias lanceolata (Fewflower Milkweed)
Hardiness:
7 - 10
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height:
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias linaria (Pine-Needle Milkweed)
Hardiness:
9 - 11
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Early,Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height:
2' - 5' (60cm – 150cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias perennis (Aquatic Milkweed)
Hardiness:
6 - 10
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread:
3
10" - 1' (25cm – 30cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias physocarpus (Balloon Plant)
Hardiness:
8 - 10
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Mid,Late)
Height:
4' - 6' (120cm – 180cm)
Spread:
2
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias purpurascens (Purple Milkweed)
Hardiness:
3 - 8
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height:
2' - 3' (60cm – 90cm)
Spread:
3
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias quadrifolia (Fourleaf Milkweed)
Hardiness:
5 - 8
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height:
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
Hardiness:
3 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early)
Height:
2' - 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Asclepias subulata (Rush Milkweed)
Hardiness:
9 - 11
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Mid,Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Winter
Height:
2' - 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Spread:
3
2' - 4' (60cm – 120cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)
Hardiness:
3 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height:
3' - 4' (90cm – 120cm)
Spread:
4
9" - 1' (22cm – 30cm)
Fragrant:
Fragrant
Hardiness:
3 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height:
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias tuberosa (Butterfly Weed)
Hardiness:
3 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Height:
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias verticillata (Whorled Milkweed)
Hardiness:
4 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid,Late)
Fall
Height:
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A
Asclepias viridis (Green Milkweed)
Hardiness:
5 - 9
Sun:
Full Sun
Season:
Spring (Late)
Summer (Early,Mid)
Height:
1' - 3' (30cm – 90cm)
Spread:
2
1' - 2' (30cm – 60cm)
Fragrant:
N/A

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