Common Milkweed - Asclepias syriaca
Common Name: Common Milkweed Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca Category: Perennials Flower Color: Pink Bloom Time: Summer Soil Conditions: Moist , Dry Exposure/Light Requirements: Full Sun Height: 4-6 feet Wildlife: Butterflies and Other Pollinators |
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Description: Largest of the milkweeds, 3-5 feet. Bloom time is summer with fragrant pink clusters. Caution- Needs lots of elbow room. Prefers moist to dry soils with full sun. Host plant for Monarch Butterfly and caterpillar. | |||||
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