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Asclepias syriaca

COMMON MILKWEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Bloom Time

Exposure

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Other Attributes

Bird Attracting, Deer Resistant, Long Island Provenance, Northeastern U.S. Native, Pollinator Attracting, Raingarden Suitable

Asclepias syriaca

Fragrant, purplish-pink flowers June – July. 3 – 4′ tall. Full sun. Drought tolerant. Attracts hummingbirds & butterflies including Monarchs. Important food source for native pollinators. Deer resistant. Can spread aggressively. Northeastern U.S. native. Ours are Long Island provenance. Zone 3.

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