Asclepias syriaca
| Scientific Name | Asclepias syriaca |
| Common Name | Milkweed |
| Family | Asclepiadaceae (Milkweed Family) |
| Habit | Perennial weed |
| Growth Form | Foliage is thick and glossy. Plant spreads vigorously by underground roots. |
| Mature Size | Height: 3-4′ Width: 24-30″ |
| Flowers | Purple-pink, flower clusters. Bloom Time: Mid to Late Summer. |
| Hardiness | Zones 3-9 |
| Sun Requirements | Full Sun |
| Water Requirements | Soil Moisture: Average, Moist/Wet |
| Soil Requirements | Sandy Soil, Clay Soil, Average Soil |
| Other Info | Native to North America. Deer Resistant, Attract Butterflies (Especially Monarch), Bee Friendly, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Fragrant, Cut Flowers, Multiplies/Naturalizes. Toxic to poultry. Poisonous to Livestock if sufficient amounts are consumed. Slightly toxic to humans if eaten in large quantities. |
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