Green Antelopehorns Seeds
##Botanical name: Asclepias viridis ##Common name: Green Antelopehorns
Packet contains 25 seeds, collected in Kansas in July 2024.
Green Antelopehorn is an early-season milkweed that responds well to spring moisture and warming temperatures. Its tender new shoots are among the first milkweeds to emerge in spring, making it an important early native plant for milkweed growers and pollinator habitats. Through the summer, it may continue flowering in response to rainfall, especially when precipitation patterns are favorable.
Native to much of the central and southern United States, Asclepias viridis is valued for its resilience, seasonal responsiveness, and importance as a host plant for monarch caterpillars. It is a strong choice for prairie plantings, habitat restoration, and gardeners looking to grow a dependable native milkweed with a long seasonal presence.