species 68 observations
Southern Milkweed
Asclepias viridula
Field notes
Supports All
75
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Isabella Tiger Moth, Queen, Incolorous Pearl
5
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Red-banded Leafhopper
7
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Great Golden Digger Wasp, Eastern Carpenter Bee
63
Range
Greener is more native, amber more introduced; paler is less certain. How this was decided
Key traits
- Layer
- Herbaceous plants
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS.