White Milkweed (Asclepias variegata)
White Milkweed is a herbaceous perennial that may grow 8 to 12 inches tall. The leaves are opposite with a smooth margin and pale underside. Small, white flowers that have a purple center mature in May-July. The herb produces one or two large wart-like pods that mature in the fall.
WildlifeHost plant for Monarch butterfly. Flowers are attractive to butterflies and other insects.
| Plant Type |
Herb/Wildflower |
| Leaf Type |
Deciduous |
| Deer Resistance |
High |
| Regions |
Mountain, Piedmont, Coastal Plain |
| Light |
Full Sun, Partial Sun/Shade |
| Soil |
Moist, Dry |
| Bloom Times |
Spring, Summer |
| Seed Times |
Late Summer |
| Wildlife Value |
Butterfly/Insect Nectar, Butterfly Larvae Host |
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