species 193,051 observations
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Field notes
Supports All
315
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, Milkweed Tussock Moth, Delicate Cycnia Moth
51
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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Swamp Milkweed Leaf Beetle, Red Milkweed Beetle
2
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Mallard, Eastern Cottontail, Common Raven, Eurasian Jackdaw
32
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee, Half-black Bumble Bee, Yellow-banded Bumble Bee
229
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Sheltered animals
Animals that nest or roost in it
Encyrtid Parasitoid
1
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
- Drought tolerant
- Yes
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Wildflower Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension, USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.