Poke milkweed, Asclepias exaltata

Poke milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) is a beautiful a native perennial that adds height and interest to your garden. It's one of the few milkweeds that does well in shady areas. Hardy in zones 3-7, it grows 3-5 feet tall, featuring clusters of white to pale pink flowers that bloom in summer. Highly fragrant, this milkweed species is often found growing at the edge of woodlands.

This native plant is a crucial resource for pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, as it provides nectar and a host plant for larvae. You'll also see other butterflies visiting the flowers too, like skippers and  swallowtails.

Perfect for naturalized gardens, meadows, or wildflower beds, poke milkweed thrives in full sun to partial shade and helps support biodiversity by attracting beneficial insects. Enhance your landscape while contributing to the environment with this low-maintenance, pollinator-friendly beauty!

Also known as tall milkweed.