Popular common name:
Common milkweed
Botanical Nomenclature:
Asclepias syriaca
Pollinator Magnet: Common milkweed is renowned for attracting a wide variety of pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Its fragrant flowers provide a vital food source, helping to support local ecosystems and promote biodiversity in your garden.
Support for Wildlife: As a native plant, common milkweed serves as a critical host for various butterfly species, particularly monarch butterflies, which rely on it for laying their eggs and feeding their larvae. By growing this plant, you’re actively participating in conservation efforts for these important pollinators.
Low Maintenance and Resilient: This hardy perennial is easy to grow, thriving in diverse soil types and requiring minimal care once established. Its drought tolerance makes it well-suited for a variety of garden settings, allowing you to enjoy its beauty without the hassle of constant upkeep.
Unique Attributes of
Asclepias syriaca
1 Flower Color
Purple, Pink
2 Plant Height
5-8 feet
3 USDA Zones
5-11
4 Bloom Timing
June, July, August
5 Light Preference
Full Sun, Part Sun
6 Soil Moisture
Low, Medium, Wet
7 Soil Substraite
Adaptable
8 Ecoregion I/II
9 Soil Moisture
Low, Medium, Wet
10 Difficulty Rank
🟢 Easy
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