Species PlantsPoke Milkweed

Poke Milkweed

Asclepias exaltata

UncommonPlant
Illustration of Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)

Poke Milkweed is a tall, graceful plant with drooping clusters of pale green to white flowers. It is a favorite among pollinators and provides essential habitat for monarch butterflies.

Habitat
Grows in rich, moist woods and along forest edges.
Diet
Attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
How common
Uncommon

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