Different Milkweed Plants. Most species are toxic to humans and many other species primarily due to the presence of cardenolides although as with many such plants there are species that feed upon them i e. For example asclepias syriaca is a specific species of milkweed.
Before we dive into the different types of milkweed let s get some of the sciencey stuff out of the way. Fast growing annual milkweed hardy in zones 8 10. Milkweed plant varieties growing different milkweed plants by darcy larum landscape designer because of agricultural herbicides and other human interference with nature milkweed plants are not as widely available for monarchs these days.
A variety named ice ballet has creamy white flowers.
Meet twelve of the most ornamental milkweeds native to different parts of the country. Fast growing annual milkweed hardy in zones 8 10. Make it a goal to include a few plants of at least one native milkweed type to help the monarchs. Common milkweed plants grow to about 2 to 4 feet in height with a thin vertical growth habit.