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Asclepias syriaca

Milkweed - Common

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.

Height

48 Inches

Spread

30 Inches

Bloom Color

Lavender/Purple

USDA Hardiness Zone

4
Current Availability
Qty Avail Description Comments Future Crop Future Crop Ready Date
0 Asclepias syriaca #2 (NATIVE-pink) 200 late September
Characteristics & Attributes
Attributes
Deer Resistant
Fragrant - Flower
Native
Native - Straight Species
Soil Conditions
Average
Dry
Bloom Time
Summer
Exposure
Sun
Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Pollinators
Foliage Color
Green
Companion Plants to Asclepias syriaca
Coneflower Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'
Coneflower
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