species 10,801 observations
Poke Milkweed
Asclepias exaltata
Field notes
Supports All
129
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Milkweed Tussock Moth, Queen, Isabella's Longwing
7
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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
Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red-banded Leafhopper
8
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Silver-spotted Skipper, Great Spangled Fritillary, American Bumble Bee
113
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 Dappled shade
- Moisture
- Well drained Moist
- Soil
- Organic
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.