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Common Milkweed

$399
  • Perennial native plant with fragrant pink flower clusters
  • Essential host plant for Monarch butterflies
  • Thrives in full sun and loamy, moderately moist soil
  • Excellent for pollinator habitats, meadows, and reclamation
  • Spreads naturally through rhizomes and seed
  • Height: 36–48"; hardy in USDA Zones 3–9
Description

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a hardy perennial native to the Midwest and eastern United States, valued for its role in supporting pollinators—especially Monarch butterflies. Growing 3 to 4 feet tall, it produces clusters of fragrant pink flowers in mid to late summer. This species thrives in full sun and loamy, moderately moist soils but adapts well to a wide range of conditions.


Common Milkweed spreads naturally through rhizomes and seed, making it an excellent choice for butterfly gardens, meadows, and restoration plantings. Seeds may exhibit dormancy; cold stratification for 30 days before planting in spring or direct seeding in late fall improves germination.

Growing Information

Common Milkweed Planting Information

Scientific Name: Asclepias syriaca

Common Name: Common Milkweed

Seed Type: Perennial

Color(s): Pink

Sun Requirement: Full Sun, Partial Shade

Moisture: Dry to Moderate, well-drained soil

Height (in.): 36–48

Bloom Period: Summer

USDA Hardiness Zone(s): 3–9

Germination Temp: 65–75°F

Plant Spacing: 24"–36"

Seeding Information:

  • Seeds per Pound: 86,000
  • Ounces per 1,000 sq. ft.: 4
  • Pounds per Acre: 10
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"
  • Germination: 14–21 days with cold stratification
  • Cold Stratification: 30 days recommended before spring sowing
  • When to Plant: Early spring after stratification, or late fall for natural cold exposure
Additional Information

Notes:

  • Tolerates a wide range of soil types but prefers loamy, mesic soils.
  • Can spread aggressively in moist conditions; best used in naturalized settings.
  • Excellent nectar source for bees, butterflies, and beneficial insects.

  • Produces a milky sap. Foliage is poisonous to humans and animals if ingested in large quantities.