Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)

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As fragrant as honeysuckle. Host to monarch larvae. Spreads some. Pull unwanted stems once per season.

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Binomial Asclepias syriaca

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As fragrant as honeysuckle. Host to monarch larvae. Spreads some. Pull unwanted stems once per season.

Uses: Butterflies, bees, host plant

Bloom time: June - August

Height: 4 to 5 feet

Space: 3 to 5 feet

Light: Sun to light shade

Moisture: Average

Seed: The following seeding rates will yield roughly 10 seeds per square foot. Common milkweed will often germinate without any special treatment.

200 seeds per packet
4,031 seeds per ounce
1 ounce per 400 square feet
6.8 pounds per acre

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Q: On September 4 or 11 at Kirkwood Farmers Market, will you have any seed packets for any species of milkweed available for purchase? After planting your seeds 9 years ago, I finally have Monarch caterpillars this year, and I want to expand my planting. Thanks...

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