Sep 23, 2025 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native perennial plant that attracts butterflies, including monarchs, by serving as a host for their eggs. Monarch caterpillars rely …

Asclepias syriaca, commonly called common milkweed, butterfly flower, silkweed, silky swallow-wort, and Virginia silkweed, is a species of flowering plant. [2][3] It is native to southern …

Common milkweed is a member of the Asclepiadaceae (milkweed) family. It is one of about 115 species that occur in the Americas. Most species are tropical or arid land species. The genus …

Common milkweed is a North American native perennial known for its clusters of pink to lavender-colored flowers that bloom in midsummer. Its botanical name, Asclepias syriaca, pays homage …

Common milkweed is a deciduous, native, herbaceous perennial wildflower in the Apocynaceae (dogbane) family. It grows in average, well-drained soils in full sun but can tolerate poor or dry …

Asclepias syriaca, commonly known as Common Milkweed, is a robust perennial native to North America. As one of the most well-known milkweed species, it plays a critical role in supporting …

3 days ago · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a hardy perennial that will thrive almost anywhere in the United States, especially east of the Rockies and into Canada. It needs sun, …

This guide will introduce you to the plant known as Common Milkweed. Learn everything from seed to transplanting to blooming in this guide!

Sep 17, 2025 · Common milkweed is a deciduous, native, herbaceous perennial wildflower. It grows in average, well-drained soils in full sun but can tolerate poor or dry soils. It propagates …

May 2, 2025 · Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a perennial wildflower native to eastern and central North America. It is well known for its role as a host plant for monarch butterfly …