Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Favorite Food of the Monarch Butterfly Larvae
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: | Spring Winter/Dormant |
| Target Solution: |
Drought Tolerant Sand Tolerant Shade Tolerant Full Sun Erosion Control High Elevation Quick Establishment Low Maintenance Deer Resistant Ideal for Birds Ideal for Bees All Purpose Solution |
| Use: |
Conservation Ground Cover & Erosion Control Landscape & Ornamental Revegetation Wildlife Habitat & Food Multi-Purpose Use |
| Blooming Season: | March - June |
| Color: | Pink |