ASCLEPIAS syriaca (Common Milkweed)

ASCLEPIAS syriaca (Common Milkweed) is a species of milkweed native to North America. It is a tall, herbaceous perennial plant that can grow up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) tall. The leaves are large and oval-shaped, measuring up to 8 inches (20 cm) long and 4 inches (10 cm) wide. They are dark green on the upper surface and a lighter shade of green on the underside. Asclepias syriaca has sweet-smelling pink to white flowers. It is an attractive plant for wildlife. It is a weedy plant that is found in open woods and fields. A familiar and friendly wildflower, Common Milkweed spreads aggressively, and will delight the nectar-loving Monarch Butterflies with its soft pink blooms. A good choice for your large butterfly garden or wildflower meadow! Categorized as a perennial flowering plant in USDA Zone: 3a-9b The flowers of Common Milkweed are pink to lavender in color and grow in large, rounded clusters at the ends of the stems. They are shaped like a shallow bowl and have five petals that curv