plant profile

Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is an erect perennial with flat umbels of 20-50 white starry flowers, often pinkish on the undersides. Blooming from late spring to fall for 4-8 weeks, these mildly fragrant flowers provide nectar for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects.

 

Plant Type: Perennial

Mature Size: 18 – 24 inches

Roots: Taproot

Exposure: Full Sun

Bloom Time: May – September

Soil Type: Clay, Loam, and Sand

Soil Texture: Moist Soil

Water Needs: High

Maintenance: Medium