species 5,029 observations
Sandhill Milkweed
Asclepias humistrata
Field notes
Supports All
100
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Queen, Unexpected Cycnia Moth, Milkweed Tussock Moth
9
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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
Notch-tipped Flower Longhorn Beetle, Northern Cloudywing, Dotted Skipper, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
83
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Full sun
- Moisture
- Well drained
- Water use
- Medium
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.