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13 Σεπ 2024 · Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native herbaceous perennial that appeals to butterflies—especially the monarch butterfly. Asclepias is the only plant family that serves as the host plant for monarch butterfly egg-laying.
1 Αυγ 2023 · How to Start Growing Your Own Milkweed. 1. Chill Manually. 2. Direct Sow in Cool Climates. Get Planting and Attract Those Butterflies! Buckle in, we’re going to get started. Start with the Basics. Milkweed is botanically known as Asclepias spp. and has over one hundred known species.
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, reaches 2 to 6 feet tall with wide, gray-green, velvety leaves, and is an aggressive grower.
31 Ιαν 2024 · At a Glance: Asclepias syriaca - (Common Milkweed) Plant Characteristics: Features broad leaves and globular, fragrant pink to purple flower clusters. This plant is a crucial food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars and attracts a variety of pollinators. Growing & Care: Thrives in full sun and well-drained soil.
12 Φεβ 2023 · The common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a great addition to any garden. The main reason gardeners like having the milkweed around is its ability to attract butterflies into the yard . The Monarch butterfly is a big fan of the milkweed, laying its eggs on the herbaceous perennial.
Plant Care Sheet AscSyr_001. Common Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa. Plant Type: Native Perennial Wildflower Sun Exposure: Sun, Part Sun. Season of Interest: Summer, Fall. Bloom Time: Summer Bloom Color: Bright Orange Height: 36 to 48 in. Spread: 8 to 12 in. Spacing: 15 in. Water Needs: Average Maintenance: Very Little.
16 Ιαν 2024 · Discover essential tips for planting and nurturing Asclepias syriaca, a staple in pollinator gardens and a lifeline for monarch butterflies.
