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Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

$1.00

COMMON MILKWEED

Category: Herbaceous

Characteristics
Description

Bloom Color

Other Attributes

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

Exposure

Bloom Time

Hardiness Zone

3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Height

Soil Type

Drought Tolerant

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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