Asclepias syriaca

Common Name: Common Milkweed

SKU: Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca

Common Name: Common Milkweed

SKU: Common Milkweed
One of the most durable and underrated of the Asclepias genus. The fragrance of the flowers alone makes this one of the must-haves for a garden that can spare a little space, not to mention that it seems to be one o ...  Host for the Monarch caterpillar as well as many other pollinators.

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Plant Details

Plant Type
Forbs
Soil Type
Medium, Medium Dry, Medium Wet
Light Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom Period
Late Spring
Urban Environment
Compacted/New Construction Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Road-side/Salt Tolerant, Uncompacted Urban Soils
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth Form
Colonizing/Spreading, Shrubby/Multi-stemmed/Low Branching
Growth Rate
Fast
Flower Color
Pink
Fall Color
Yellow
Size
Max height5 Feet Max width4 Feet
Sizing Options
1 Gallon, Flat of 18 (pints), Flat of 32 (plugs)
Additional information
Butterfly host plant, Drought Resistant, Pollinator hot spot