Asclepias eriocarpa (Woollypod Milkweed)

Asclepias eriocarpa (Woollypod Milkweed) is an erect perennial boasting intricate clusters, 4-5 in. across (10-12 cm), of pink, white, or cream-colored flowers from late spring to mid-fall. Their corollas fold back so that the hoods stand erect over them. Giving off a wax fragrance, the flowers are borne on stout and long pedicels that arise from the leaf axils at the top of the plant. The succulent-looking foliage of lance-shaped, gray-green leaves, 3-5 in. long (7-12 cm), is covered with fine hairs giving it a silvery appearance. Flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects. They give way to large seed pods, covered with long, wholly hairs. A great choice for the flower garden and for natural settings. Most attractive when massed.