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Asclepias virdis, Green Milkweed
Interesting green flowers with purple signals of the Green Milkweed, Asclepias virdis, add a subtle beauty to native gardens. Large narrow leaves are and essential food source for the Monarch Butterfly caterpillar. Tolerant of most soils, except consistently wet. Large showy seed pods add beautiful and exotic additions to dried floral arrangements.
Plant in full sun in well draining soil.
Offered in-house. Subject to availability.
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Aquilegia canadensis Columbine
Charming, dangling blossoms of red and yellow.
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Asclepias sullivantii Prairie Milkweed
Important food source for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators.
Offered in-house.
IMPORTANT PLANT ORDER INFORMATION
Plants ordered now will be available for pickup mid April 2021. We will contact you to schedule a pickup date and time.
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