Asclepias syriaca

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a robust perennial native to much of North America, known for its upright growth habit and clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers that bloom from early to mid-summer. This plant typically grows 3 to 5 feet tall and spreads by rhizomes, forming colonies in open fields, roadsides, and prairies. Common Milkweed thrives in full sun and prefers well-drained soils, though it is adaptable to a range of soil types, including clay and sandy soils. It is drought-tolerant once established and requires only moderate watering, making it suitable for low-maintenance gardens. As a vital host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars, Common Milkweed also attracts a variety of pollinators with its nectar-rich blooms.

Native range

United States & Southern CanadaNative here

Garden location

Southwest Sidewalk Bed