Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a seasonal plant with white blooms in summer. They prefer mesic soil in part sun to shade, where they grow up to 6 feet tall. They are a good choice for shaded slopes. Companion plants include Lady Fern (Athyrium felix-femina) and Tall Bellflower (Campanula americana).
Maintenance
No serious maintenance needs. Host plant of the Monarch Butterfly.
About
Light Requirements
Part Sun,
Shade Moisture Requirements
Banks,
Slopes Soil Requirements
Loam Height
Short,
Medium,
Tall Spacing
1 to 2 feet Category
Seasonal Attracts
Bees,
Butterflies Illinois Native Plant Status
Illinois Native,
Indiana Native Bloom Time
June,
July Bloom Color
White Seasonality
Summer Sociability
Groups of 5-10