Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)
Asclepias syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dryish soils. Easily grown from seed and will self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Can spread somewhat rapidly by rhizomes. Often forms extensive colonies in the wild.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 ft
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Asclepias syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dryish soils. Easily grown from seed and will self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Can spread somewhat rapidly by rhizomes. Often forms extensive colonies in the wild.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 ft
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium
Asclepias syriaca, also known as Common Milkweed, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dryish soils. Easily grown from seed and will self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open. Can spread somewhat rapidly by rhizomes. Often forms extensive colonies in the wild.
Annuals & Perennials
Height: 2.00 to 3.00 ft
Sun: Full sun
Water: Dry to medium