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Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed
Photo courtesy of Prides Corner Farms
- Fragrant pink blooms
- Blooms midsummer
- Monarchs only food source
- Seed pods great in arrangements
Dried Flower/ Foliage
Low Maintenance
Mass Planting
Native
Vigorous
Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Homeowner Growing and Maintenance Tips:
Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant once established. Perfect for butterfly gardens, prairies and natural settings. Give them plenty of room, they will spread.
Height: 3-4 ft
Spread: 10-12 in
Price Level 1: $24.99~#1
Bloom Color: Magenta, Pink
Zone: 3-9
Additional Characteristics & Attributes:
Attributes:
- Vigorous
- Native
- Dried Flower/ Foliage
- Naturalizing
- Mass Planting
- Low Maintenance
Critter Resistance:
- Deer Resistant
Exposure:
- Full Sun
Habit:
- Upright
Foliage Color:
- Green
Season of Interest (Flowering):
- Summer
Attracts Wildlife:
- Attracts Hummingbirds
- Attracts Pollinators
- Attracts Butterflies
Soil Moisture:
- Average Water
- Moist, Well-Drained
- Dry Soil