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Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
 
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
 
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed, Asclepias syriaca
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Common Milkweed

SKU: AM016111
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Overview
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)
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias syriaca
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Birds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Naturalizes, Fragrant
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Mature Height
36-48" tall
Bloom Time
Mid to late summer
SKU
AM016111

Description

36-48" tall, 24-30" wide. Asclepias syriaca is very familiar to many eastern gardeners. This perennial is perfect as a filler between your taller perennials and adds a nice touch of fragrance mid-late summer. The foliage is thick and glossy so it adds texture to help your garden look more lush even in the peak of the summer! Native to he US from Canada to Georgia, and west to Texas. Reseeds in fall but is very easy to harvest. Clip off the seed pods before they open to help control growth but be sure to leave the foliage! Common Milkweed is vital for the survival of the Monarch Butterfly which their population has been in a slow decline over the years. Watch as the eggs hatch and larvae grow into the signature yellow striped caterpillars. Planting this perennial is a wonderful way to bring more excitement to your garden while also helping our  native pollinators to thrive! ("Butterfly Weed" is a close relative, with bright orange flowers.) 

Native Range for Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed) - AL, AR, CT, DC, DE, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, VA, VT, WI, WV.