Description

Asclepias – Syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is a vital addition to any butterfly garden. This variety produces a profusion of sweet-scented shell pink flowers, serving as the mandatory food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. Blooming from mid-summer to early fall, its showy flat-top flowers are perfect for cutting. The plant's narrow, grayish-green leaves provide an attractive backdrop throughout the season. Best grown in well-drained soil, Common Milkweed spreads quickly by rhizomes, making it ideal for large areas. Easy to grow and low maintenance, it’s a must-have for supporting local wildlife. Order now to enrich your garden with this essential and beautiful plant!

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Each plant comes in a #1 (1 gallon) growers pot. The plant shown is an example of what you will receive, all plants are individuals and we strive to pick out the best for you.

Plant Specs:

Other Names: Common Milkweed
Color: shell pink
Light: full sun
Watering: a little more than average
Soil: well-draining
Zone: 4 – 8

Plant Shape: upright spreading
Mature Size: height (3'), Spread (4')
Blooming Season: mid summer – early fall

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