A unique member of the milkweed family which has narrow leaves and brilliant white flowers. Blooms all summer long. Prefers dry, sandy or clay soil. A host species for the monarch caterpillar.
Height : 1-3 feet (30-90 cm) Spread : 1-2 feet (30-60 cm)
Blooming Period : June – August
Light : Full to Partial Sun
Water : Dry to Medium
Soil : Sand, Loam, Clay
Zone : 4-9
Native Ontario Habitat : Woodland openings, hillside prairies, dry plains
Landscape Uses : Butterfly gardens, pollinator gardens, hummingbird gardens, rock garden, borders