Asclepias syriaca
Common name: 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 of the most visited by our favorite pollinators and other insects. It can handle bad soil conditions of all types as long as it is not too wet. We recommend that you plant only a handful at most because it may "run" on the unsuspecting gardener. Host for the Monarch caterpillar as well as many other pollinators.
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Plant Details
Plant type
Forbs
Soil type
Dry Mesic, Mesic (Not too Wet Not too Dry), Moist Mesic
Light exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun / Part Shade
Bloom period
Late Spring
Urban environment
Durable Near High Traffic Areas, Uncompacted Urban Soils, Harsh Exposure Tolerant, Compacted/New Construction Soils, Road-side/Salt Tolerant
Habitat
Prairie Grasslands, Savannas
Growth form
Shrubby/Clump, Colonizing / Spreading
Growth rate
Fast
Flower color
Pink
Fall color
Yellow
Size
- Mature height
- 4 Feet
- Mature width
- 1 Feet
- Max height
- 5 Feet
- Max width
- 4 Feet
Additional information
Butterfly host plant Drought Resistant Pollinator hot spot