Asclepias Species, Spider Milkweed, Antelope Horns

Being a newcomer to Texas, I had never seen this plant before spotting it this past spring, in the pasture next to the property that now ...Read Moreis my home (north Austin). It's a fascinating plant; so very different than anything I'd ever seen.

Many native plants don't appear in my area unless we've had sufficient winter and spring rains, but asclepias is always dependable, but s...Read Moreomewhat less during dry years.

This plant is an important food for Monarch and Queen butterfly caterpillars. We live in the Texas Hill Country and this plant is abundan...Read Moret on our property. If you take a closer look you will always find a caterpillar on the plant.

Spider Milkweed, Antelope Horns Asclepias asperula is native to Texas and other States.