Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca)
Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) is a “gateway” native perennial that has become very well because of the significant hosting role it plays for the beloved Monarch butterfly. Monarchs will lay their eggs exclusively on milkweeds. making it breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for their little baby caterpillars.
Found growing in meadows, ditches. Spreads vigorously by runners with a big tap root. It is an enthusiastic grower. Do not plant this lovely in the center of your garden:0 unless you would like to have a garden of mostly milkweed within two-three years. Plant this one on the periphery or in a large pot (I have one I have had growing in a pot (20 gallons) for 5 years. Every year Monarchs come to that very pot to lay their eggs. Or plant in your meadow, it likes space. It has drastically declined in the wild from habitat loss due to suburban development and the over use of herbicides and pesticides.
Plant Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) in full/ partial sun. Produces clusters of stunning dusty colored flowers that smell like lilacs. Blooms between July-August.
Zones 3-8
Quart
Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) is a “gateway” native perennial that has become very well because of the significant hosting role it plays for the beloved Monarch butterfly. Monarchs will lay their eggs exclusively on milkweeds. making it breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for their little baby caterpillars.
Found growing in meadows, ditches. Spreads vigorously by runners with a big tap root. It is an enthusiastic grower. Do not plant this lovely in the center of your garden:0 unless you would like to have a garden of mostly milkweed within two-three years. Plant this one on the periphery or in a large pot (I have one I have had growing in a pot (20 gallons) for 5 years. Every year Monarchs come to that very pot to lay their eggs. Or plant in your meadow, it likes space. It has drastically declined in the wild from habitat loss due to suburban development and the over use of herbicides and pesticides.
Plant Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) in full/ partial sun. Produces clusters of stunning dusty colored flowers that smell like lilacs. Blooms between July-August.
Zones 3-8
Quart
Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) is a “gateway” native perennial that has become very well because of the significant hosting role it plays for the beloved Monarch butterfly. Monarchs will lay their eggs exclusively on milkweeds. making it breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks for their little baby caterpillars.
Found growing in meadows, ditches. Spreads vigorously by runners with a big tap root. It is an enthusiastic grower. Do not plant this lovely in the center of your garden:0 unless you would like to have a garden of mostly milkweed within two-three years. Plant this one on the periphery or in a large pot (I have one I have had growing in a pot (20 gallons) for 5 years. Every year Monarchs come to that very pot to lay their eggs. Or plant in your meadow, it likes space. It has drastically declined in the wild from habitat loss due to suburban development and the over use of herbicides and pesticides.
Plant Milkweed, Common (Asclepias syriaca) in full/ partial sun. Produces clusters of stunning dusty colored flowers that smell like lilacs. Blooms between July-August.
Zones 3-8
Quart