Sandhill Milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) Host Native peoples used various parts

Native peoples used various parts of the plant for medicinal purposes

An impactful way to bring artwork to your garden

deadheading spent flowers is recommended

making it an excellent choice for screening or accent planting

adding beauty and biodiversity to any outdoor space

Sandhill Milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) Host Native peoples used various partsSandhill Milkweed (Asclepias humistrata) is a beautiful, showy long lived perennial native wildflower endemic to the southeastern US and found as far south as Central Florida, where there is well drained sand and full sun. This plant is also known as "Pinewoods milkweed" given it is often found in Pinewoods habitat and "Purple milkweed" because of its purple flower that bloom in spring and summer. Leaves are grayish green with pink to lavender veins