Poke Milkweed is a tall, graceful plant with drooping clusters of pale green to white flowers. It is a favorite among pollinators and provides essential habitat for monarch butterflies.
Habitat
Grows in rich, moist woods and along forest edges.
Diet
Attracts a variety of pollinators, including bees and butterflies.
How common
Uncommon
Best time to see a Poke Milkweed
The best time to see a Poke Milkweed is May–June, when about 62% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 7,426 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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