Butterfly Farming | Larval Host Plants | Milkweeds (Asclepias) | Sandhill Milkweed (Asclepias humistrata)
In Which U.S. States are Sandhill Milkweed Native?
Sandhill milkweed, scientifically known as Asclepias humistrata, is native to the southeastern United States.
Its native range includes the following:
- Alabama
- Florida
- Georgia
- Mississippi
- North Carolina
- South Carolina
These states constitute the natural habitat of Sandhill milkweed, where it typically grows in sandy habitats such as sandhills, dunes, and pine flatwoods.
It is adapted to well-drained soils and can tolerate dry conditions, making it well-suited to the sandy environments found in these southeastern states.
