{"product_id":"poke-milkweed-plant-sets","title":"Poke Milkweed Plant Sets","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBring the magic of monarch support to the shady corners of your garden with \u003cstrong\u003ePoke Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eAsclepias exaltata\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Unlike its sun-loving cousins, this unique, shade-tolerant milkweed thrives in dappled sunlight and woodland edges, reaching impressive heights of up to 6 feet. In early summer, it produces elegant, drooping clusters of fragrant white to cream flowers—often tinted with purple or green—that look like delicate fireworks suspended from slender stalks.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs a host plant for the Monarch butterfly and a nectar source for Great Spangled Fritillaries, Tiger Swallowtails, and native bees, Poke Milkweed transforms shady spots into bustling pollinator habitats. Its large, oval leaves provide essential food for monarch caterpillars, while its aromatic blooms add sensory delight to your landscape. Non-aggressive and long-lived, this \"lofty\" milkweed is perfect for adding vertical interest, fragrance, and ecological value to woodland gardens and shaded borders.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShade-Loving Milkweed:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e An uncommon milkweed species that thrives in partial shade, dappled sunlight, and woodland openings.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEssential Host Plant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eServes as a critical host for Monarch butterfly caterpillars, providing the food they need to grow and transform.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator Magnet:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Drooping, aromatic flower clusters attract Monarchs, Swallowtails, Fritillaries, Skippers, Pearl Crescents, and Bumblebees.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTall \u0026amp; Elegant:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reaches heights of 5-6 feet with large, lush foliage, adding dramatic vertical structure to the back of garden beds.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFragrant Blooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Produces striking, pendulous umbels of white-to-pinkish flowers that are strikingly aromatic when in bloom.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePollinator-Safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Grown non-GMO and free of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/neonicotinoids-kill-butterflies-thats-why-we-dont-use-them\"\u003eharmful neonicotinoids\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, promoting a healthy ecosystem for pollinators and wildlife.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable in sets of three, six, or 12 plants to create a pollinator-friendly habitat in your garden.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Choose Poke Milkweed? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoke Milkweed is the perfect solution for gardeners who want to support monarchs but lack full sun. Its ability to flourish in moist, shady environments makes it an ecological powerhouse for woodland edges and shaded backyards. With its rapid growth, fragrant blossoms, and support for a wide range of pollinators—including the unexpected Cycnia moth—it brings life and beauty to areas where other milkweeds struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting Tips:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"padding-left: 20px; list-style-position: outside;\"\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLocation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers partial shade, dappled sunlight, or woodland edges. Avoid deep shade for best flowering. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThrives in moist, well-drained, acidic-to-neutral soil with high organic content. Place plants in the back of the border, as their height (up to 6 ft) can shadow smaller plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Water regularly during the first growing season to establish deep roots. It prefers consistent moisture, similar to its native habitat near pond shorelines and damp woods.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli dir=\"ltr\" role=\"presentation\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eMinimal care required. It is not aggressive like Common Milkweed. Allow seed pods to form for winter interest or collect seeds for propagation.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor more information on planting, view our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/how-to-plant-your-native-plants\"\u003eHow to Plant Your Native Plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e guide and other \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\/tag\/planting-tips\"\u003eplanting tips\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/content.gardenforwildlife.com\/learn\"\u003eGarden for Wildlife Learning Center\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Garden for Wildlife","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":53086040031598,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-POKMLKWD-3","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":53086040064366,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-POKMLKWD-6","price":68.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12-Pack","offer_id":53086040097134,"sku":"GFW-ECOM-COL-POKMLKWD-12","price":108.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0521\/4047\/4568\/files\/poke-milkweed-plant-sets-9657897.png?v=1768539011","url":"https:\/\/gardenforwildlife.com\/products\/poke-milkweed-plant-sets","provider":"Garden for Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}