Pinewoods milkweed is a perennial plant in the dogbane (Apocynaceae) family that is native to the southeastern USA. It is found throughout the sandhills and sandy woodland edges from NC south to FL and west to LA. The plant grows from an erect to somewhat prostrate form and can be 1-3 feet tall with a similar spread.
Grow in sun in sandy, well-drained soil with acid to neutral pH. Will not tolerate salt spray or brackish water. Grows best in meadows or naturalized areas; also consider planting pinewood milkweed in drought tolerant, native gardens, but as a specimen plant because of its sprawling habit.
Host plant for the Monarch Butterfly and other Lepidoptera. Deer and Rabbit Resistant!!
