Asclepias Species, Redring Milkweed, White Milkweed

Was pleasantly surprised to find a lone specimen of this lovely plant growing in the woods behind my house in Attala County, Mississippi.

As the other reports say growing in shade naturally on my property in the N. FL Panhandle. Also, at my neighbors home as well. Lovely add...Read Moreition to the shade garden.

This Milkweed volunteered in my landscape five years ago. It has flourished in Marietta, Georgia in zone 7a. I have not attempted to prop...Read Moreagate by seed, nor have I attempted to transplant it. It is happy in high shade all day.

Found this plant years ago blooming in a very shady area under oaks and pines while doing some volunteer gardening for local Sr.Citzen Ce...Read Morenter. Asked permisson to collect some seeds and have been growing it ever since. Beautiful plant.

No full sun for these plants. I found them growing deep in the woods in high timber this spring. The plants are growing in full shade d...Read Moreeep in the woods. They only have one stalk which is woody like a small tree and only a single or double bloom at the top. They are definitely a bright spot to come across in the deep woods.

White Milkweed, Redring Milkweed Asclepias variegata is native to Texas and other States.

Habit: Erect herbaceous perennial with milky sap, 3-9 dm.; flowering late May-July; fruiting August, September.

Similar Sp...Read Moreecies: A. variegata, with its compact, waxy, pure white flowers with purple centers, is a distinctive species. In fruit, A. variegata is often confused with both A. purpurascens and A. exaltata, the habitats and ranges of which are similar.

Total Range: CT to n. FL, nw. to OH, w. and s. to MO and e. TX.

(Various) State Status:
* OHIO * 1980-1983: Threatened, 1984-1985: Endangered, 1986-1987: Threatened, 1988 to present: Potentially Threatened.

Additional Comments:
* OHIO * This is an Appalachian species that should be sought in suitable habitats throughout unglaciated southeastern Ohio.

Habitat: Sandy or rocky soil in moist or dry upland woods, thickets and wooded roadsides.

Hazards: Possibly lumbering of woodlands and over-collecting by plant collectors. This is one of Ohio’s most attractive milkweeds and is sometimes dug by wildflower enthusiasts.

Recovery Potential: Probably good due to its tolerance of disturbance and its stout perennial caudex which annually produces herbaceous shoots.