Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca
Favorite Food of the Monarch Butterfly Larvae

Common Milkweed
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About Common Milkweed

This flower has rounded leaves with rosy pink to purple flower clusters atop a stem filled with milky sap. Common Milkweed will grow in any soil type in sunny locations and can be aggressive. It's a favorite food of the Monarch butterfly larvae. This perennial flower blooms late spring through late summer. One packet contains 7 grams.

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Product Details

Height Range: 36 - 48 inches
Seeding Rate: 3 oz. / 1,000 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 70,000
Growing Season: Warm Season
Lifespan: Perennial
Planting Season: Early Spring
Spring
Winter/Dormant
Target Solution: Deer Resistant
Full Sun
Ideal for Bees
Ideal for Birds
Ideal for Butterflies
Low Maintenance
Type: Rhizotamous
Use: Landscape & Ornamental
Blooming Season: March - June
Color: Pink