Asclepias syriaca / Common milkweed
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Type: Perennial
Native habitat: Prairies, roadsides, meadows, open fields
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Dry to medium
Growth: 2’-3’ tall 1’ wide
Bloom: Pink from June-August
Spreads: Seed and rhizomes
Most commonly known for being a great host plant for monarch butterflies, common milkweed is a great addition to pollinator or naturalized gardens. Does reseed rapidly, so it undesired, it is best to remove seed heads before they split open
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