Green Milkweed. View green comet milkweed plant information at plants usda gov. The blackfoot indians used the chewed roots to treat topical swellings and rashes and chewed the roots for sore throat.
While somewhat rare it has an extensive range throughout the united states. As often is the case with plants producing milky exudates. Great milkweed for a rain garden or deeper soils.
The plant is distinctive due to the tendency of the umbels to droop.
Other us native milkweed species paid link try audible and get two free audiobooks. Propagation of green milkweed. The plant is distinctive due to the tendency of the umbels to droop. Germination usually takes place in 1 3 months at 18 c.