Asclepias syriaca

Common Milkweed

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Large amounts of lavender buds open to reveal fragrant pink flowers in midsummer. This is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the milkweeds, as it spreads rapidly by rhizomes and grows readily from seed. You are sure to see Monarchs when you plant milkweeds.


  •  · Lavender buds open to fragrant pink blossoms
  •  · Spectacular interest at every stage of growth
  •  · Host plant for Monarch butterflies
Item # Pack Size Avail Units Avail Plants  
4505105
30 3" Plug Login for Pricing

Height:

24-36 in

Spread:

12 in

Zone:

3-9

Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias syriaca - Common Milkweed

Exposure

• Sun Tolerant

Soil Moisture Needs

• Average Soil

Nature Attraction

• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Hummingbirds

Critter Resistance

• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant

Attributes

• Good Cut Flower / Foliage

Season of Interest (Flowering)

• Summer

Asclepias

Common Name: Butterfly Flower

Prized perennial for attracting butterflies. Flowers are long lasting and bloom early to mid-summer. Plants do not like to be transplanted and should be allowed to "naturalize".