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Enter the approximate length and width of the area you will be planting and click 'Calculate' to determine how many Asclepias syriaca you will need.

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Asclepias syriaca

Common Milkweed

  • Naturalizing perennial
  • Attractive seed pods
  • Food source for Monarch butterflies
  • Fragrant flowers

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Attracts Wildlife
Attracts Butterflies
Critter Resistance
Deer Resistant
Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Foliage Color
Green
Soil Moisture
Average Water
Wet Soil/Wetlands
Habit
Upright
Season of Interest (Foliage)
Summer Bloomer
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias syriaca

To care for Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed), ensure it is planted in well-drained soil and receives full sunlight. Water the plant moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between watering, and avoid over-fertilization to promote healthy growth and flowering.