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Asclepias syriaca
Milkweed
$8.00
Description
Asclepias syriaca, or Milkweed, is a herbaceous perennial with pink flowers serving as a great nectar source for butterflies. Its leaves are a food source for Monarch butterfly larvae. Milkweed, or Common Milkweed, is easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in sun to shade.
Culture details
| Benefits | Deer Resistant, Hummingbird Magnet, Meadow Classic, Monarch Favorite, Pollinator Friendly |
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| Spacing | 1' |