Asclepias syriaca
Common milkweed
While it's the primary host plant for Monarch butterflies, other butterfly species visit the sweetly fragrant flowers of Asclepias syriaca as well. Plain old roadside milkweed, the fluff of the seed heads is a bit magical when caught by the breeze.
- Category:Perennials
- Breeder:American Beauties Native Plants®
- Hardiness Zone:4-9
- Tall:2-4 Feet
- Wide:1 Feet
Attributes
| • | Cold Tolerant |
| • | Cut Flower |
| • | Disease Resistant |
| • | Fast Grower |
| • | Fragrant |
| • | Heat Tolerant |
| • | High Humidity Tolerant |
| • | Low Maintenance |
| • | Native |
| • | Upright |
Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Season of Interest (Flowering)
| • | Summer |
Exposure
| • | Sun |
Growth Rate
| • | Fast |
Additional Information about Asclepias syriaca
While it's the primary host plant for Monarch butterflies, other butterfly species visit the sweetly fragrant flowers of Asclepias syriaca as well. Plain old roadside milkweed, the fluff of the seed heads is a bit magical when caught by the breeze.