Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata)
Poke milkweed, also known as Poke Milkweed
Poke milkweed grows best in woodland areas with partial to full shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soils and is a favorite of both monarch butterflies and rabbits. The plant is long-lived and non-invasive.
Key Facts About Poke milkweed
Attributes of Poke milkweed
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Height
60 cm to 1.5 m
Spread
30 cm to 60 cm
Leaf Color
Green
Flower Size
2.5 cm
Flower Color
White Green
Scientific Classification of Poke milkweed
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Gentianales
Family
Dogbane
Genus
Milkweeds
Species
Poke milkweed
Toxicity
Ingestion, contact with the sap