Sandhill Milkweed, Asclepias humistrata, is also known as Pinewoods milkweed or Purple milkweed This native plant can be found growing up to three feet tall in sandhill, oak, and pine habitats. It is endemic to the southeastern US and can be found as far south as Central Florida. Purple veined leaves grow to 2-5 inches long from clusters of single stems. White flowers with hints of pink and lavender bloom from March through June.
Sandhill milkweed has a notably deep taproot that helps speed recovery after a fire. The best way to propagate this milkweed is with seeds from an accredited Florida native plant nursery. Pollinators including bees and butterflies visit this wildflower while Monarch butterflies and Queen butterflies use Sandhill milkweed as a larval host plant.
Photo Credit Andy Waldo Wekiwa State Park
