Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) $14.99 | 4-inch pot 🌿 Quick Facts: • Native Status: US Native • USDA Growing Zones: 3-9 • Height: 3-5 feet • Spread: 2-3 feet 🌺 Bloom Details: • Season: Summer (June-August) • Colors: Mauve-pink • Flower Size: 2-4 inch spherical clusters ☀️ Growing Requirements: • Sun: Full sun • Water: Moderate • Soil: Adaptable to most soils • Spacing: 24-36 inches apart 🦋 Pollinator Benefits: • Monarch Butterflies: Essential host plant • Native Bees: Major nectar source • Other Butterflies: Nectar plant • Beneficial Insects: Multiple species support 🌱 Plant Care: • Spring: New shoots emerge late • Summer: Control spreading if needed • Fall: Leave pods for seed dispersal • Winter: Leave stalks for wildlife 🤝 Companion Planting: • Perfect paired with: Native Grasses Purple Coneflower Black-Eyed Susan Bee Balm ✨ Unique Characteristics: • Fragrant flowers • Spreads by rhizomes • Essential monarch habitat • Traditional medicinal use • Strong vanilla scent 💚 F