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common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
perennial☀️ full sun💧 low water
A native perennial wildflower with pink to mauve flower clusters and elongated leaves that attract monarch butterflies. Once established, it spreads readily and requires minimal water and care.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
Tolerances & Soil
1471013
ColderWarmer
Zone range: Zone 3a to Zone 8bSeasonality
Bloom Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Harvest Season
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
Season of Interest
Summer
Succession Role
pioneerearly successional
Native to the United States
Native Range
Eastern North America
Native to: Connecticut, Delaware, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin
Function & Care
biomass/mulchdynamic accumulatorerosion controlfibermedicinalpollinator nectarywildlife benefitedible
Edible Parts
shootpodflower
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation