Common Milkweed
Common Milkweed is the plant that often comes to mind when we hear the word "milkweed." This milkweed thrives in almost any well-drained soil, and produces a profusion of lavender to pink flowers in midsummer. The extremely fragrant blooms …
| Soil Type | Clay, Loam, Sand |
|---|---|
| Soil Moisture | Dry, Medium |
| Sun Exposure | Full Sun, Partial |
| Height | 2' - 4' |
| Bloom Color | Lavender, Pink |
| Bloom Time | June, July, Aug |
| Spacing | 1' |
| Hardiness Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
| Root Type | Rhizome |
| Benefits | Birds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host Plant |
| Seeds per Oz | 4000 |
| Propagation Treatment | Moist Stratification |
| Days to Moist Stratify | 10 days |
| Direct Sowing Time | Spring, Early Summer, Fall |
Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the plant that often comes to mind when we hear the word "milkweed." This milkweed thrives in almost any well-drained soil, and produces a profusion of lavender to pink flowers in midsummer. The extremely fragrant blooms attract and benefit many pollinators. This is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the milkweeds, as it spreads rapidly by rhizomes and grows readily from seed. Plant some today to help counter the increasing threats to the Monarch butterfly. Monarchs lay their eggs exclusively on plants in the Asclepias genus, otherwise known as milkweeds. You're sure to see Monarchs when you plant milkweeds.
