Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra is a variation of milkweed distinctive to the east coast of North America. Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra features pubescent leaves and stem, along with a slightly larger, clumping stature. This provides a more abundant food source for caterpillars. Usually by late September, Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra releases seeds upon fluffy comas, AKA nature’s parachutes, aiding in wind dispersal.
Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra is a variation of milkweed distinctive to the east coast of North America. Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra features pubescent leaves and stem, along with a slightly larger, clumping stature. This provides a more abundant food source for caterpillars. Usually by late September, Asclepias incarnata var. pulchra releases seeds upon fluffy comas, AKA nature’s parachutes, aiding in wind dispersal.