Common Milkweed is an important host for larval Monarch Butterflies. Asclepias syriaca is native to pastures and open areas, where it thrives in average to poor dry soils. This is a big and rangy perennial which provides mid to late nutrition for many native pollinators when the showy pinkish lavender flower clumps abound. When cut, white sap is extruded which is somewhat toxic.

• Category: Perennials
• Hardiness Zone: 4
• Height: 48 Inches
• Spread: 30 Inches
• Bloom Color: Lavender/Purple