Poke Milkweed
By Lise Fracalossi
Asclepias exaltata
Native to: All New England
Life cycle: Perennial
Seed source(s): Prairie Moon Nursery, Winona, MN
Light: Full/Partial Sun
Soil Moisture: Medium-Wet to Medium-Dry
Height: 18-60” Spread: 12-24" Spacing: 24-36”
Blooms: June-July Bloom Color: white
Natural Habitat: Upland woods to rich woodland openings
Benefits: Pollinator Favorite, Deer/Rabbit Resistant, Host Plant (eg. Monarch, Cycnias), Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Bees, Low Maintenance
“This little-known milkweed is the first to bloom of our local species, usually in mid-June. The dainty white or pale green flowers dangle from the stem. When planted as a clump of seedlings in part shade, it makes a handsome addition to a native garden and serves as a host plant for the monarch butterfly. Stays as a clump, does not expand from the roots. ”
–Wild Seed Project
