Habitat: Fields, pastures, roadsides, and other open, disturbed habitats. Common throughout.
Wildlife value: Common milkweed not only provides nectar for butterflies, bees, and other pollinators but is a larval host plant for Monarch butterflies and the milkweed tussock moth. Also fed upon by the milkweed weevil and milkweed longhorn beetle.
Note: Interesting seed pods; fragrant flower. It propagates easily by seed or root cuttings and will naturalize in the garden and may be aggressive in a garden setting.
Poisonous to Humans
Poison Severity: Low
Poison Symptoms: Can cause stomach upset, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, weakness, lethargy, and confusion if eaten in quantity. Milky sap can cause contact dermatitis and eye irritation.
Causes Contact Dermatitis: Yes
Beloved Brook's Ruckersville Nursery Inventory
Nursery is open by appointment only. Email them to set up a time. This plant list if from the begging of the 2025 season and may be outdated. If there is something specific that you’re looking for, they recommend you confirm that they have it when you schedule an appointment
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