Asclepias hirtella*

Common Name: Tall Green Milkweed
 
Soil: Dry  Dry-Mesic  Mesic  Wet-Mesic  
Height: 2 ft - 3 ft
Blooming: Jun Jul Aug

Listed as threatened in Michigan. Grows in a range of habitats from dry prairie to lakeplain prairie. This species can be confused with Asclepias viridiflora and Asclepias verticillata when immature, but is quite unique in both foliage and flower once mature.

No photos are currently available for Asclepias hirtella*. Although we strive to post our own photos of every species offered, we are still missing a few. We suggest either googling for images of this specis or please visit the USDA PLANTS Database for photos/drawings and further information.