Antelope Horn Milkweed (Asclepias asperula) is a striking perennial that brings bold texture and beauty to dry gardens. With attractive foliage and dramatic green-and-purple flower clusters that bloom from late spring into summer, this native milkweed adds unique visual interest and supports pollinators, including monarch butterflies! Antelope Horn Milkweed does not spread as aggressively as other types of native milkweed due to its taproot and remains more compact, making it better suited for smaller or more formal garden spaces. Drought-tolerant and low-maintenance once established, Antelope Horn Milkweed is an excellent addition to garden beds and borders, naturalistic dry prairie plantings, rock gardens, Mediterranean gardens, or pollinator gardens. Like other milkweeds, the sap is toxic and can harm livestock or animals, although most avoid it due to its taste. 
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