Green Milkweed (Asclepias Viridis) is a perennial herb in the Apocynaceae family with easy care difficulty. It requires low watering and full sun light in USDA hardiness zones 5-9. This plant is toxic to cats and dogs — keep it out of reach of pets.

A perennial herbaceous milkweed native to central and east central United States, known for its greenish-white flowers and importance to pollinators.

Green Milkweed

Green Milkweed

Asclepias Viridis

A perennial herbaceous milkweed native to central and east central United States, known for its greenish-white flowers and importance to pollinators.

Quick Facts

Type
herb
Lifecycle
perennial
Care Difficulty
Easy
Water Needs
Low
Light
Full Sun
Hardiness Zones
5-9

Safety

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Not Pet Safe
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Not Child Safe
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Toxic

Growing Conditions

Soil Types:loamy, sandy, rocky
Indoor:No
Outdoor:Yes
Garden Use:pollinator support, groundcover, native plant restoration

Care Calendar

Monthly care tasks for Green Milkweed

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Expert Care Tips

Pro tips from botanists and plant experts

Watering Tip

Check soil moisture by inserting your finger 1 inch deep. Water only when the top layer feels dry to prevent overwatering.

Humidity Trick

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Growth Hack

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Taxonomy

Family:Apocynaceae
Genus:Asclepias