Asclepias syriaca
Common Milkweed
This common milkweed is easily grown and can spread rapidly if seedpods are left to open. Flowers are a nectar source for many butterflies and leaves are a food source for monarch butterfly larvae (caterpillars).
- Height: 3' – 4'
- Width: 8" – 12"
- Soil Conditions: Dry
- Flower Color: Purple
- Bloom Time: June, July, August, September
- Hardiness Zone: 3 To 9
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Plant Characteristics - Asclepias syriaca
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Attributes
- Fall Color
- Drought Tolerant
- Fragrant Flower
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Attracts Wildlife
- Attracts Butterflies
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Critter Resistance
- Deer Resistant
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Plant Habit
- Upright
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Light Conditions
- Sun
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Flower Color
- Purple
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Flower Hue
- Light
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Flower Type
- Umbel
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Flower Height
- 3' to 4'
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Foliage Color
- Green
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Leaf Texture
- Coarse
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Flower Size
- 2"
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Soil Moisture
- Dry
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Growth Rate
- Fast
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Origin
- Greater Midwest
Possible Substitutions for Asclepias syriaca
Asclepias incarnata (NGN)
Rose (Swamp) Milkweed
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Lobelia cardinalis (NGN)
Cardinal Flower
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Ratibida pinnata (NGN)
Gray-headed Coneflower
Matching Attributes
- Plant Habit: Upright
- Height: 3' – 4'
Frequently Purchased With Asclepias syriaca
Monarda fistulosa (NGN)
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