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    • Photo of Asclepias texana flower by Mason Brock

    Photo by Mason Brock

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    Asclepias texana

    Also Known As

    • Texas Milkweed
    • White Milkweed

    Plant type

    perennial

    size

    • H: 2'
    • W: 2'

    planting zones

    • 7b-8b

    Asclepias texana plant details

    Asclepias texana is a broadleaf deciduous perennial with green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Attracts bees, beneficial insects and butterflies making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular - occasional water. Does well in acidic and well-drained soil.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Asclepias texana

    Plant type: perennial
    Plant family: apocynaceae
    Foliage: deciduous green
    Mature size: 2 FT wide, 2 FT tall
    Flowers: white blooms in summer
    Uses: long-blooming

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Asclepias texana

    USDA Zones: 7b - 8b
    Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
    Watering frequency: regular - occasional
    Resistant to: deer
    Soil needs: acidic and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Asclepias texana plant

    How to Grow Asclepias texana

    • Sun Exposure

      • sun - mostly sun

    • Water Needs

      • regular - occasional

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • well-drained

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • green

    • Flower Color

      • white

    • Wildlife

      • beneficial insects
      • bees
      • butterflies
      • deer resistant

    • Flower Season

      • summer

    • Foliage Season

      • deciduous

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    aka Antelope Horns, Spider Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    7a-9b

    Size

    Height: 1'-2'

    Width: 2'-3'

    • sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Asclepias curassavica

    aka Blood Flower, Mexican Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8b-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
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    Asclepias erosa

    aka Desert Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    4a-10b

    Size

    Height: 18"-36"

    Width: 18"-24"

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Asclepias subulata

    aka Desert Milkweed, Rush Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    9a-11

    Size

    Height: 3'-4'

    Width: 3'-4'

    • sun
    • occasional - drought tolerant
    • dry in summer
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    Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold'

    aka Mexican Butterfly Weed, Scarlet Milkweed

    Plant Type

    Perennial

    Zones

    8a-12

    Size

    Height: 2'-4'

    Width: 2'-4'

    • sun - mostly sun
    • regular - drought tolerant
    Photo of Asclepias curassavica 'Silky Gold' flower by Stan Shebs
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