Growing Zones
3-9
Light
Full Sun
Duration
Perennial
Size
~3-5 ft
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a familiar sight, commonly associated with the word “milkweed.” With its tall stature, large oval leaves, and spherical flower clusters, it stands out in prairie environments, complementing grasses and wildflowers. It provides an important resource for various pollinators by blooming with fragrant lavender-pink flowers from mid to late summer. Common Milkweed grows well in a variety of soil types and spreads mostly via its powerful rhizomatous roots. Notably, it is an essential host plant for Monarch butterflies,.
Names:
Scientific Name: Asclepias syriaca
Plant Family: Apocynaceae
Native range:
Common milkweed is native to southern Canada and much of the United States east of the Rocky Mountains, excluding the drier parts of the prairies.
Bloom Information:
Bloom Color: Lavender, Pink
Bloom Time: Summer
Requirements
Water Needs: Low, Average
Soil Drainage: Well-drained
Soil Type: Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Considerations:
Monarch caterpillars are veracious eaters, so plant more than you think you will need!
