August 2016: More Milkweed seed available for FANN growers

Florida native Sandhill Milkweed, with pink-purple-green foliage that rivals the flowers for beauty!

The Florida Milkweed Project has acquired Asclepias humistrata (Pineland or Sandhill Milkweed) seed for production by FANN growers. This spring-summer blooming, sprawling groundcover-like perennial features pretty flowers but the leaves are even more spectacular — very large and colorful. This species is found throughout North and Central Florida south to Highlands County in the excessively well drained soils such as those found in sandhill and scrub habitats. Seed is available for FANN growers whose membership is current. To obtain seed, please contact Cammie or Emma at FANN: 321-271-4885. Please, no inquiries from non-members. Thanks again to our partners, Florida Wildflower Foundation and the University of Florida/Florida Museum of Natural History, for making it possible for FANN expand the production and use of Florida native ecotype milkweed plants.