Aquatic Milkweed
Scientific Name
Asclepias perennis
Particularly Attractive To
A diversity of bees
Geographical Considerations
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Hardiness Zones
8b to 9b
This is a native Florida plant.
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Yard Conditions
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Optimal Light
Aquatic Milkweed grows best in Full Shade.
Light Range
It performs in Full Shade to Partial Shade
Soil Texture
Sandy Loam
Soil Moisture
Medium Drained to Wet
Soil pH
Tolerates Any Soil pH (4.5-8.0)
Salt Tolerance
None
DroughtTolerance
Low
Wind Resistance
N/A
Toxicity
Latex may irritate skin
Nematode Tolerance
Not known
Appearance
What will it look like as it grows?
Plant Type
- Perennials
Plant Shape
- Upright
Leaf Persistence
Aquatic Milkweed is dormant in winter
Spread
1-2 feet
Height
1-3 feet
Growth Rate
Moderate
Leaf Size
Medium
Leaf Texture
Fine
Flower Size
Small
Flower Month
- May
- June
- July
- August
- September
Flower Color
- White
Additional Detail
Can look defoliated when eaten by host caterpillars. | Pests/Diseases: None serious | Attracts butterflies, pollinators
