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Apocynaceae
Asclepias Species, Green Comet Milkweed
Asclepiasviridiflora
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Family
Apocynaceae
(a-pos-ih-NAY-see-ee)
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Genus
Asclepias
(ass-KLE-pee-us)
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Species
viridiflora
(vir-id-uh-FLOR-uh)
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Synonym
Acerates ivesii
Acerates lanceolata
Acerates viridiflora
Asclepias ivesii
Gomphocarpus viridiflorus
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Unknown - Tell us
Height
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Spacing
Unknown - Tell us
Hardiness
USDA Zone 4a: to -34.4 °C (-30 °F)
USDA Zone 4b: to -31.6 °C (-25 °F)
USDA Zone 5a: to -28.8 °C (-20 °F)
USDA Zone 5b: to -26.1 °C (-15 °F)
USDA Zone 6a: to -23.3 °C (-10 °F)
USDA Zone 6b: to -20.5 °C (-5 °F)
USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F)
USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F)
USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F)
USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F)
USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F)
USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F)
USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F)
Danger
All parts of plant are poisonous if ingested
Bloom Color
Green
Pale Green
Chartreuse (yellow-green)
Bloom Time
Late Spring/Early Summer
Other Details
Category
Perennials
Water Requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Foliage Color
Unknown - Tell us
Where to Grow
Unknown - Tell us
Bloom Characteristics
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Bloom Size
Unknown - Tell us
Other details
Unknown - Tell us
Soil pH requirements
Unknown - Tell us
Patent Information
Unknown - Tell us
Propagation Methods
Unknown - Tell us
Seed Collecting
Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
Allow seedheads to dry on plants; remove and collect seeds
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Green comet milkweed Asclepias viridiflora
is native to Texas and other States.
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Green comet milkweed Asclepias viridiflora
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