Asclepias syriaca | Common Milkweed | Starter Plant Plug
Asclepias syriaca – Common Milkweed for Monarchs & Native Gardens
Bring beauty and biodiversity to your garden with Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed). This hardy native perennial bursts with clusters of fragrant pink blooms in summer, followed by unique spiky seed pods that carry interest into fall. A vital host plant for monarch butterflies and a rich nectar source for pollinators, common milkweed transforms any sunny spot into a vibrant habitat.
Highlights
Monarch Magnet – Host plant for monarch caterpillars and nectar source for butterflies, bees, and more.
Fragrant Summer Blooms – Showy pink clusters from June to August.
Wildlife Friendly – Supports diverse beneficial insects and local ecosystems.
Low Maintenance – Thrives in full sun and adapts to poor, sandy, or rocky soils.
Seasonal Interest – Spiky seed pods provide structure and beauty well into fall.
🌱 Planting Information🌱
Hardiness Zones: 3–9
Sunlight: Full Sun
Season of Interest: Summer
Bloom Time: June–August
Bloom Color: Pink
Height: 3'–4'
Spread: 0.75'–1'
Water Needs: Dry to Medium
Maintenance: Low
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Chalk, Sand
Soil pH: Acid, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage: Well-Drained
Add Common Milkweed to your garden today — a stunning native perennial that supports monarchs, brightens your landscape, and thrives with little care.