Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) Quick Facts:

Host to Monarch, Nectar for many

Perennial

Native in the Eastern US and Canada

Hardy in USDA zones 3-7

Shade or partial sun

Moist, well-drained soil

Drooping flowers bloom for a short period in the summer

2- 6 feet tall

Space 1-2 feet apart

May hybridize with Common Milkweed if planted together.

Deer resistant (but not bunnies)

Please see complete growing conditions and details for Poke Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias exaltata) under our seed description