Native Milkweed Florida. We ll talk about what it takes to grow those first we know that s why a lot of you clicked. Commercial sources of florida native milkweed seed are even more scarce than plants.
Other florida native milkweeds you may find include swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata and white or aquatic milkweed asclepias perennis. Gardeners should rest assured that monarchs are well adapted to consuming these native species. Because our love for the iconic butterfly has led to enormous interest in including milkweed in home landscapes the publication emphasizes the importance of using florida s native species.
Butterfly weed is a member of the milkweed family and by some reports the only asclepias that does consistently well in south florida.
Tropical milkweed asclepias curassavica is beautiful but not native to florida. We ll talk about what it takes to grow those first we know that s why a lot of you clicked. The plants grow to two to four feet tall and flower from spring until fall. Other florida native milkweeds you may find include swamp milkweed asclepias incarnata and white or aquatic milkweed asclepias perennis.