species 659 observations
Michaux's Milkweed
Asclepias michauxii
Field notes
Supports All
89
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, Isabella Tiger Moth, Queen
8
-
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, Variegated Fritillary, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Great Golden Digger Wasp
73
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Light
- Part shade
- Moisture
- Dry
- Water use
- Medium
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center and USDA PLANTS.