Milkweed – Unidentified Leafy Plant

I have something growing in my gardens…and I don’t know what it is! I cut a few that were coming up in my new sweet pea bed, but I’m letting the rest go until I figure out

1. what they are
2. if they flower and
3. if I want to keep them.

If you can help with an identification, I’d really appreciate it! (click the pictures for larger images)

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