Tag: Summer blooming

Clasping Milkweed gets its name from the way the leaves wrap around or “clasp” the stem. It is extremely drought tolerant and adapted to very dry sites, thanks to its thick waxy leaves that help preserve moisture. It is an uncommon milkweed that is even considered threatened in some states. Read more

Whorled milkweed has slender, delicate looking leaves that appear in whorls, giving this milkweed its name. It continues blooming relatively late into the fall compared to other milkweed species, making this an important food source for late migrating monarchs. It is drought tolerant and resistant to rabbits and deer. Read more