Common Name
Tall milkweed
Plant Form
Herbs
Duration
Perennial
Width (ft)
1.0 -
2.0
Hardiness Zone
5,
6,
7
Commercially available
Yes
Additional Info
Wildlife Value: Nectar and larval host plant that attracts bees, butterflies (notably Monarchs), hummingbirds (milkweeds are a source of insects as well as nectar), moths (especially milkweed tussock moths and their larvae), pollinators, predatory Insects, and specialized bees.
Number of Lepidotera Species Genus Supports
12
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