Asclepias oenotheroides (Zizotes Milkweed)
$ 15.98
Also known as Side-cluster Milkweed, Longhorn Milkweed, Primrose Milkweed, Lindheimer's Milkweed.
Zizotes Milkweed is a native perennial that blooms on and off spring through summer. It is a must-have in any pollinator garden that is sunny, open and dry.
Zizotes Milkweed is a host plant for Monarch butterflies. It also is a good nectar source. Prefers sandy or gravelly, dry soil. It requires little water once established and needs full sun.
AT A GLANCE
Texas native | Yes |
Water use | Low |
Sun exposure | Full sun |
Bloom color | Green |
Bloom time | Spring, summer |
Mature height | 1-1.5 ft |
Mature spread | 1-1.5 ft |
Attracts | Butterflies, bees |
Host plant | Monarch, Queen butterflies |
Deer resistant | Yes |
Poisonous | Yes |
Notes | Bumble, honey and native bee friendly. Attracts beneficial insects. |
DISTRIBUTION MAPS
Present in state |
Present in county and native |
Native to North America, but adventive & escaped in state |
Not present in state |
Present and rare, native in county |
Previously present, now extinct |
Questionable presence (cross-hatched, regardless of color) |