Asclepias viridis (Green Milkweed)

Asclepias viridis (Green Milkweed)Green Milkweed is a native perennial that blooms on and off spring through summer. It is a must have in any pollinator garden that is sunny, open and dry. Green Milkweed is a host plant for Monarch butterflies. It also is a good nectar source. It can be found growing is various soils, rich or poor. It requires little water once established and needs full sun. It is more tolerant of deep, rich soils and moisture than Antelope Horn Milkweed ( Asclepias

Pollinators flock to Texas Gayfeather and the seeds are eaten by birds

nectar insects

Texas native Yes Water use Low Sun exposure Full sun to shade Bloom color Red Bloom time Summer

Giant Coneflower is a stunning clump-forming perennial

It is slow to establish and may not flower until the second or third year

birds Notes Bumble bee friendly

Red-spotted Purple

it is found growing alongside native warm season grasses such as Big Bluestem

It does best in full sun

While it tolerates most soils

The foliage provides some fall color

Also known as Pasture Rose or Low Rose