Grow Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) when you want a native perennial that supports pollinators and monarch butterflies. This tough, easy wildflower produces domed clusters of fragrant, showy flowers in early to mid-summer, followed by distinctive seed pods that open to release silky seeds. At maturity it typically stands 36-48 inches tall, and it looks most at home in meadows, naturalized areas, prairie-style plantings, and pollinator gardens.

Give it sun for best flowering, though it can also handle part shade. Plant it in average, well-drained soil; once established it tolerates drought and can perform in poorer, drier ground. Water to establish, then let rainfall do most of the work unless conditions are extremely dry. Mulch lightly to conserve moisture, but avoid burying the crown.

Common milkweed spreads by underground rhizomes and can form colonies over time, so site it where it has room to roam. If you prefer a tidier look, remove unwanted shoots as they appear or use edging to define its space. You can also limit self-seeding by cutting seed pods before they split open.

Use this plant where you want summer fragrance, bold texture, and dependable wildlife activity. It is best grouped in drifts, paired with other native meadow perennials and grasses, and allowed to naturalize for a fuller display.

Specifications

• Cold hardiness zone: 3-9 (-40 degrees F) - Contact your local extension to confirm hardiness if you are in a fringe zone (we cannot guarantee hardiness in fringe zones)
• Light: Full sun   Part sun
• Growth rate: Fast
• Mature height: 36-48"
• Spread: 10-12"
• Tolerant of: Deer, Drought, Poor Soil
• Attracts: Butterflies
• Fragrant: Yes
• Long bloom time: Yes
• Native to the U.S.: Yes

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