species 1,946 observations
Texas Milkweed
Asclepias texana
Field notes
Supports All
87
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, Soldier
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Elephant Mosquito, Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Dun Skipper, Common Buckeye, Nysa Roadside-Skipper, Brown-belted Bumble Bee
73
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
- Dry
- Water use
- Low
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.