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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

Companion Plants to Asclepias syriaca

Echinacea pallida 'Hula Dancer'
Coneflower

Similar Plants to Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias incarnata 'Soulmate'
Swamp Milkweed

Asclepias incarnata 'Cinderella'
Swamp Milkweed