Common milkweed is a taller summer blooming for open spaces that need full light, and it may be found in 39 states. But do allow it some space to roam around, because it will. S
Vibrant balls of magenta and white flowers that prefer shade and moist soil bloom from summer through fall.
Butterfly weed shines in warm golds and oranges, and it may be found in an even wider variety of 41 states. From May to September, its magnificent flat-topped clusters are in full bloom.
The delicate, needle-like leaves and pale cream summer blooms of this milkweed give this 2-by-2-foot prairie plant an air of refinement.
It is typically 2 to 3 feet tall and wide, and it likes loamy soil with moderate light and regular watering. Establishing it can take some time, but it's worthwhile.
This milkweed, which resembles a bouquet of small pink columbines, prefers full sun and any type of slightly damp soil. It develops to be one foot wide and two to three feet tall.
Showy milkweed is a bold, sturdy option that may grow up to three feet tall. It enjoys dry, arid soils that have adequate drainage. For gardeners in the western and southwestern United States, it's a great option.
This native of the Southwest is similar to A. viridis, often known as spider milkweed, but more intricate. The plant grows up to 2 feet tall and 2 feet broad, and its seed heads resemble horns.