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Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca - Plant
Common Milkweed is the most-well known of the milkweeds and an important food source and host plant for Monarch butterflies. This reliably cold-hardy native plant is as beautiful as it is tough. Clusters of tightly-closed lavender buds open to reveal sweetly-fragrant pink blossoms, attracting a menagerie of local pollinators to the garden. …
Common Milkweed is the most-well known of the milkweeds and an important food source and host plant for Monarch butterflies. This reliably cold-hardy native plant is as beautiful as it is tough. Clusters of tightly-closed lavender buds open to reveal sweetly-fragrant pink blossoms, attracting a menagerie of local pollinators to the garden. Long-lasting plants produce spectacular interest at every stage of growth. (Asclepias syriaca)
Description
Common Milkweed is the most-well known of the milkweeds and an important food source and host plant for Monarch butterflies. This reliably cold-hardy native plant is as beautiful as it is tough. Clusters of tightly-closed lavender buds open to reveal sweetly-fragrant pink blossoms, attracting a menagerie of local pollinators to the garden. Long-lasting plants produce spectacular interest at every stage of growth. (Asclepias syriaca)
Specifications
Color | Pink |
Plant height | 36-48" Tall |
Species | Common Milkweed |
USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5 |
Ships To Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | No |
Soil Moisture | Average, Moist / Wet |
Ideal Region | Northeast, Southeast, Midwest |
Soil Type | Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Well-drained Soil |
Poisonous Or Toxic To Animals | Parts Of Plant Are Poisonous If Ingested. |
Bloom Time | Mid To Late Summer |
Foliage | Upright, Dark Green Broad, Oblong Leaves With Smooth Margins. |
Neonicotinoid Free | Yes - Learn More |
Growth Rate | Medium |
Mature Spread | 24-30" Wide |
Planting Time | Fall |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Size | 2-4" Flowers |
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