Description:
Asclepias syriaca, or common milkweed, is a robust perennial native to eastern and central United States, known for its role in supporting monarch butterflies. It features fragrant pink to purplish or white flowers and decorative seedpods. This plant spreads aggressively through underground rhizomes and is winter hardy in USDA zones 3-9. While it is toxic due to cardiac glycosides, young parts are edible and historically used by Native Americans. It thrives in sunny, sandy soils and is an important nectar source for over 450 insect species.
Sources:
- [1] Asclepias syriaca: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [2] Common Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
- [3] Asclepias syriaca: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Common Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Interests | Common Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds ( Organic Heirloom) |
Yes
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$3.49 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Common Milkweed ( #1 Container) |
No
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$49.79 |
| Nature Hills Nursery | Common Milkweed ( 2x2x3 Inch Container 3 Pack) |
No
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$59.99 |