Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca): This native North American milkweed is one of the most well-known and widely distributed species.
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata): As the name suggests, this milkweed species thrives in wetter environments, such as marshes, meadows, and along streams.
Butterfly Weed (Asclepias tuberosa): Known for its vibrant orange or yellow flowers, butterfly weed is a popular milkweed species in gardens and landscapes.
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa): Native to western North America, showy milkweed produces large, fragrant clusters of pink or lavender flowers.
Prairie Milkweed (Asclepias sullivantii): This tall milkweed species is native to the central and eastern United States.
Mexican Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis): Native to the western United States and Mexico, this milkweed species produces clusters of white or pink flowers and is an important food source for monarch caterpillars.
Narrowleaf Milkweed (Asclepias fascicularis): Also known as slimleaf milkweed, this species is native to western North America.
Whorled Milkweed (Asclepias verticillata): This milkweed species is characterized by its slender stems and whorls of narrow leaves.