Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
The key host plant for Monarch butterflies, Common Milkweed provides a nectar source for many types of butterflies, but is one of the only food sources for the Monarch butterfly's larvae. Its large oblong leaves and pink flowers add interest to any garden, but choose an area where this Milkweed has room to spread freely, as it will.
Plant Type : Perennial |
Sun Exposure : Full Sun |
Soil Moisture : Medium-Dry, Medium |
Mature Height : 3-4' |
Bloom Time : June, July, August |
Bloom Color : Pink, White |
Additional Features : Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant |
Soil Type : Average |