Snowy Milkweed Plant Sets
Create a pollinator-friendly haven with Snowy Milkweed (Asclepias perennis), a native perennial prized for its role as a host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars. Also known as Aquatic Milkweed, this species thrives in moist, partly shaded environments—making it a standout choice for rain gardens, streambanks, woodland edges, and other damp garden areas. From mid to late summer, snowy milkweed produces clusters of creamy white flowers subtly tinged with soft pink, perched atop slender stalks with short, narrow green leaves. These blooms are rich in nectar, attracting butterflies, native bees, moths, and other beneficial insects. This milkweed variety blooms longer in warmer climates and returns year after year. In fall, seed pods form and persist into winter—but unlike other milkweed species, they do not have the tufted, wind-borne seeds, which makes snowy milkweed tidier in garden settings. Key Features: Host Plant for Monarch Caterpillars: Supports the monarch butterfly life cy