pinewoods milkweed
Asclepias humistrata
USDA zones6 to 9
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles dry to moderate soil
Size1 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
- Growth rate
- Moderate
- Habit
- Herb
- Bloom season
- Spring, summer
- Bloom color
- White , pink
- Foliage color
- Blue, green, purple/lavender
- Soil types
- Sand, loam
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
Pinewoods milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) is a perennial for borders, pollinator gardens, and woodland areas. It is hardy to USDA zone 6, or down to -10°F (-23°C). This plant likes full sun and dry to average, sandy or loamy soil. The leaves have purple veins, and the white flowers sometimes carry a touch of lavender. Deer tend to pass it by. Butterflies, hummingbirds, and bees visit the blooms.
Pairs well with Blanket flower, Woolly yarrow, and Red spider lily.
Native range
AL, FL, GA, LA, and 3 more places. See all 7
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS, NC, and SC.