what kind of flower is this ?

9 years ago

Not much to explain about it . It just showed up and there are about 4 of them next to each other . They were not there last year . And no more on property . ?????

Comments (8)

carol23_gw
9 years ago
Some kind of Asclepias.
Lisa-001
Original Author
9 years ago
What is an Asclepias ?? I'm new to the gardening n flower scene .
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Lisa-001
Original Author
9 years ago
What is an Asclepias ?? I'm new to the gardening n flower scene .
Lisa-001
Original Author
9 years ago
What is an Asclepias ?? I'm new to the gardening n flower scene .
offplumb
9 years ago
common name-
milkweed
butterflies are fond of them.
a staple in the butterfly and wild life garden

Here is a link that might be useful: google images - milkweed

This post was edited by bubbleoffplumb on Thu, May 22, 14 at 20:50
Iris GW
9 years ago
Host plant for the Monarch butterfly. Nice one! I think it might be Asclepias asperula, sometimes called "antelope horns."
ken_adrian Adrian MI cold Z5
9 years ago
highlight any given latin name.. right click and search google...

or copy paste it ...

it can become a rather aggressive weed.. if not controlled ... depending on how much spare space you have ...

ken
saltcedar
9 years ago
Asclepias asperula, sometimes called "antelope horns."

As usual ken is spouting off about something he has no experience with. Antelope Horns has rather exacting requirements and many bemoan the fact it won't grow in their native landscapes.