Perennial – Sandhill Milkweed

Sandhill Milkweed

Botanical name: asclepias humistrata 

Beginner friendly?: moderate 

Average size at maturity: 1-3 ft in height with a 2 ft spread 

Hardy zone: zones 3-8 

Growth rate: reaches fully mature size in first growing season 

Foliage color: green, silver, purple 

Flower color: white, pink 

Bloom time:  spring, summer 

Pruning instructions: deadhead withered blooms and foliage as needed 

Propagation methods: propagate with cuttings during the spring and summer months 

Landscape use: pollinator garden, mixed garden beds, seasonal borders, container plants 

Special features: attracts pollinators, deer resistant, drought tolerant 

Light needs: at least 6 hours of sun per day 

Watering instructions: allow the top 2-4 inches of soil to dry out between watering sessions 

Fertilizing instructions : use a slow-release fertilizer once a year in the spring 

Best time to plant: spring, fall 

Best type of soil:  chalky, loam 

Companion plants: coneflower, coreopsis, black-eyed susan, yarrow 

Toxicity level: toxic for humans and pets if ingested 

Invasive species: no