A.k.a. antelope horns and green antelope horn. A short, drought tolerant milkweed with unique, early, and showy blooms! Like other milkweeds, it is a host plant for monarch butterflies and a good source of nectar. Its short stature means it useful in landscaping, but may be crowded out by taller plants in garden conditions. Much like butterfly milkweed, it should be planted in average to dry soils with good drainage.

Light: Full Sun

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic, Dry

Soil Type: Rocky, Sandy

Height: 1’-2’

Bloom Color: Green

Bloom Time: May-Jun

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers attract mostly large bees and occasionally butterflies. Hosts the monarch butterfly, as well as a few moths, beetles, and smaller insects.