ASCLEPIAS syriaca Common Milkweed
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. It requires a lot of sunlight for the proper growth. It can spread extensively and forms colonies in the wild. It exudes milk when bruised or cut. Therefore, called common milkweed.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 2,656 | 125 |
| 1OZ | 5,313 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 21,250 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 42,500 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 85,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 425,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific name: Asclepias syriaca
Common name: Common Milkweed
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Apocynaceae
Native range: Eastern North America
Full growth height: 1.5 meters
Width in across: 0 ft. 8 in.
Exposure: Full sun
Blooming season: June to August
Flower: Showy, fragrant
Pollinators: Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies)
Flower color: Pink, mauve, white
Tolerate: Deer, drought, erosion, dry Soil, shallow-rocky soil
Water requirement: Dry to medium
Soil type: Well drained soil
Zones: 3 to 9