Tennessee Smart Yards Native Plants

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Poke Milkweed

Poke Milkweed

Asclepias exaltata

Part to full shade, medium to moderately dry moisture level, rich loam or sandy loam with organic matter, slightly acidic to neutral pH.  3-5 ft. height, blooms in summer, white flowers.

Germination Code:  C (30)

Native Region:  Primarily in Blue Ridge and in Ridge and Valley provinces and also in isolated counties in Middle Tennessee

Attracts butterflies and bees.  Larval food for Monarch butterfly.

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