species 6,052 observations
Rush Milkweed
Asclepias subulata
Field notes
Supports All
64
native animals
supported in the US
supported in the US
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Caterpillars
Moths and butterflies raised on it
Monarch, Queen, Isabella Tiger Moth, Soldier
4
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Plant eaters
Animals that feed on it
Large Milkweed Bug, Rose-breasted Grosbeak, Ornate Checkered Beetle, Black Bean Aphid
4
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Flower visitors
Pollinators and other flower visitors
Costa's Hummingbird, Common House Fly, Urbane Digger Bee, Parosela Long-horned Bee
56
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
- Plant type
- Perennial Wildflower
From USDA PLANTS and the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.