Photo Credit:
Courtesy Alan Cressler, Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
Tall Green Milkweed
Asclepias hirtella
Tall Green Milkweed is a sturdy perennial growing up to 3 feet tall with numerous pointed leaves. Its greenish flowers, often tinged with purple, form clusters near the top. The plant produces smooth, upright seed pods up to 4 inches long. Ideal for adding height and unique texture to gardens.
Shade Tolerance: Full to Part Sun
Moisture: Dry to Medium
Soils: Sand, Gravely Loam (well-drained)
Height: 3 ft.
Bloom Time: May-August
Color: White, Green, Brown
Deer Resistant: Yes
Uses: Rain garden, butterflies
USDA Plant Profile