Asclepias exaltata

Poke Milkweed

• Average to moderately wet or moderately dry soils 
• Partial to full shade
• 4’ to 5’ tall, 2’ to 3’ wide
• Mid Summer Blooms
• Ontario Native, Thrives Forest and Open Woodland Ecosystems

Still new to my gardens, grown from seeds sourced from Prairie Moon Nursery.

https://www.prairiemoon.com/asclepias-exaltata-poke-milkweed-prairie-moon-nursery.html

A woodland species, this Milkweed thrives in dappled shade and rich soil.

When happy, they can grow to 5’ in height. Prairie Moon’s description of this species warns that they can be difficult to keep happy after transplant, so please be sure that you have an appropriate location for them and to handle the seedlings with care.

Please check out the Prairie Moon listing at the link above for more details.

Photos by peganum, Dendroica cerulea and peganum