species 32,598 observations
Green Antelopehorns
Asclepias viridis
Field notes
Supports All
134
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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Hosted animals
Gall makers, leaf miners and other animals living on or in it
Red Milkweed Beetle
1
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Small Milkweed Bug, Eastern Cottontail, Rose-breasted Grosbeak
9
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Rugged Flower Weevil, Southern Plains Bumble Bee, Brown-belted Bumble Bee, American Bumble Bee
115
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
- Low
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Deer resistant
- Yes
- Habit
- Erect
- Plant type
- Herbaceous perennial Poisonous
From NC State Extension and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.