Asclepias syriaca Availability_LimitedAvailability known as False Nettle

known as False Nettle

This makes them ideal companions for deciduous trees that let in early spring light

and can reseed itself in naturalistic landscapes

minimal care requirements

including dry to moderately moist environments

Asclepias syriaca Availability_LimitedAvailability known as False NettleAsclepias syriaca, or Common Milkweed, is a powerhouse of ecological significance and natural beauty. This robust perennial grows 35 feet tall and produces clusters of fragrant, pinkish purple flowers from mid to late summer. Thriving in full sun and medium to dry soils, Common Milkweed is a resilient species often established in fields, roadsides, and prairie gardens. Common milkweed is a vital host plant for monarch butterflies and essential for