There are 18 native species of Milkweed (Asclepias) in Florida.
Here they are in alphabetical order, by scientific name:
Florida Native Milkweed
Asclepias amplexicaulis – Clasping Milkweed
Asclepias cinerea – Carolina Milkweed
Asclepias connivens – Largeflower Milkweed
Asclepias curtissii – Curtiss’ Milkweed
Asclepias feayi – Florida Milkweed
Asclepias humistrata – Pinewoods Milkweed
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Asclepias incarnata – Swamp Milkweed
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Our premium Asclepias Incarnata seeds, originating from our conservation land in Polk County Florida, provide an excellent opportunity to transform your outdoor space into a haven for the mesmerizing Milkweed Butterflies. These seeds offer an effortless way to cultivate a garden sanctuary that supports the life cycle of these delicate and fascinating creatures. These Swamp Milkweed seeds are recommended for USDA Hardiness Zone 9 and the rest of its native range. 25 seeds.
Asclepias lanceolata – Fewflower Milkweed
Asclepias michauxii – Michaux’s Milkweed
Asclepias obovata – Pineland Milkweed
Asclepias pedicellata – Savannah Milkweed
Asclepias perennis -Aquatic Milkweed
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Aquatic Milkweed (Asclepias perennis) is a native perennial that thrives in wet environments. With its beautiful white blossoms and attractive green foliage, it’s an eye-catching addition to any aquatic setting. Florida Native. 20 seeds. Free shipping.
Asclepias rubra – Red Milkweed
Asclepias tomentosa – Velvetleaf Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa – Butterflyweed; Butterfly Milkweed
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Known by its scientific name, “Asclepias Tuberosa,” this type of Milkweed hails from the Lake Wales Ridge and Polk County in Florida. As tough as an oak tree. Florida Native. 10 seeds. Free shipping.
Asclepias variegata – Redring Milkweed
Asclepias verticillata – Whorled Milkweed
Asclepias viridiflora – Green Milkweed
Asclepias viridis – Green Antelopehorn
Asclepias viridula – Southern Milkweed; Green Milkweed
By learning and knowing more about Florida native Milkweed species, we can help maintain and even restore these beautiful flowers. This will help restore Monarch Butterflies… one day at a time!
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Wunderlin, R. P., B. F. Hansen, A. R. Franck, and F. B. Essig. 2023. Atlas of Florida Plants (http://florida.plantatlas.usf.edu/). [S. M. Landry and K. N. Campbell (application development), USF Water Institute.] Institute for Systematic Botany, University of South Florida, Tampa.