Keep South Carolina Wild

SC Native
Milkweed

There are nearly 80 species of milkweed found in North America.

Several have been found in South Carolina, but not all of these are easy to find from plant nurseries, so it is hard to establish them in your own pollinator garden. Below is is some additional information about the species found in our state.

Tropical milkweed (not native, provided for comparison)

This milkweed is often found in “Big Box” garden centers, but NOT NATIVE to SC, and not recommended for planting.

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