species 5,004 observations
Aquatic Milkweed
Asclepias perennis
Field notes
Supports All
128
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Variegated Fritillary, Milkweed Tussock Moth, Isabella Tiger Moth
9
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red Milkweed Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Four-toothed Mason Wasp, Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Lace-winged Roadside-Skipper, Pearl Crescent, Dun Skipper, Hunter's Little Paper Wasp
108
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Eupelmus
1
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun Part shade
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.