Starting size and the lowest upfront commitment. ~6 months old tree.
White Milkweed (Asclepias perennis) - Native Monarch Host Plant for Wet Soils & Shady Pollinator Gardens
Customers love tree condition, packaging, and healthy arrival.
- Healthy tree ready for planting or container growing
- Multiple size options to match your preference
- Money-back coverage and secure packaging
Regular price
$19.95 USD
Regular price
$29.95 USD
Sale price
$19.95 USD
Unit price
$19.95
per
item
Pick the size that fits your goal
Medium option with a strong balance of size and value. ~1 year old tree.
Largest available size for shipping and the most immediate visual impact. ~2year old tree.
Usually starting to produce fruit. ~3 year old tree. Available for pickup only.
What arrives at your door
- A live tree in the size you selected
- Nursery container with fertilizer-enriched growing media
- Protective packaging designed to keep the root ball stable in transit
- After-delivery support if you have questions once it arrives
Care snapshot
- Growth: Moderate
- Light: Full sun to part shade; blooms best with 4+ hours of direct sun.
- Mature height: 1-3 ft
- Mature width: 1-2 ft
- Lifespan: Perennial, 3-5+ years (self-seeds modestly)
Full product details
Key Features:
Monarch Butterfly Host Plant: A preferred food plant for monarch, queen, and soldier butterfly caterpillars, and a nectar source for bees and butterflies.
Showy White Blooms: Clusters of small white flowers with a pink tinge appear periodically from spring through fall.
Loves Wet Feet: A true wetland milkweed that thrives in moist to boggy soil and even shallow standing water, ideal for rain gardens, pond edges, and swales.
Native & Shade Tolerant: Native to Florida and the Southeast, it grows in full sun to shade and stays evergreen in mild climates.
Compact & Upright: Slender 1-3 ft stems with narrow glossy leaves that fit easily into small, damp garden spots.
Local pickup information
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Key Features
Special considerations
Growing and Care Instructions
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Fertilizing
Light feeder; a spring top-dress of compost is usually enough. Avoid heavy fertilizer, which causes floppy growth.
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Watering
Keep soil consistently moist to wet; tolerates standing water and should not be allowed to dry out.
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Light Requirements
Full sun to part shade; blooms best with 4+ hours of direct sun.
| Type | Herbaceous perennial |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial, 3-5+ years (self-seeds modestly) |
| Growth | Moderate |
| Max Height | 1-3 ft |
| Max Width | 1-2 ft |
8-10 Outdoors |
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Mark R.
Verified
Healthy, full, and worth recommending
I have filled my greenhouse with many kinds of tropical fruit trees over the years.
The trees I received from Everglades Farm were the healthiest, fullest, and best packed I have seen. They arrived with beautiful green leaves, strong branching, and much better packaging than other vendors I have tried.
I highly recommend Everglades Farm and was very impressed with the nursery.
Thank you so much!
Mark R.
