White Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Perennis) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with moderate care difficulty. It requires medium to high watering and full sun or partial shade light in USDA hardiness zones 7-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.
Asclepias perennis is a perennial milkweed known for its dark purplish-green stems, opposite leaf arrangement, and attraction to monarch butterflies.
White Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias Perennis
Asclepias perennis is a perennial milkweed known for its dark purplish-green stems, opposite leaf arrangement, and attraction to monarch butterflies.
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Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.
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