Asclepias exaltata | Poke Milkweed | 10 Seeds

Asclepias exaltata, commonly known as Poke Milkweed, is an elegant perennial native to the eastern and central United States, typically found in open woodlands, forest edges, and lightly shaded meadows. Growing 60–120 cm (2–4 feet) tall, it features slender, arching stems with broad, opposite, deep green leaves that taper to a point, giving the plant a graceful, airy structure. Unlike many milkweeds that prefer full sun, Asclepias exaltata thrives in partial shade and moist, well-drained soils rich in organic matter. In late spring to early summer, it produces drooping clusters of delicate white to pale greenish flowers with long, slender hoods, creating a softly elegant appearance and attracting a variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and moths; it also serves as a larval host plant for monarch butterflies. With its woodland adaptability, refined form, and ecological significance, Asclepias exaltata is a distinctive choice for shade gardens, naturalized plantings, and p