Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 5 Live Bare-Root Plants, 2-3 Years Old

About This Plant

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a native perennial known for its fragrant pinkish-purple flower clusters and its role as a Monarch butterfly host plant. This selection consists of established 2–3 year old plants, not seeds or small cuttings, grown organically and prepared for shipping with trimmed bare-root roots.

What You Will Receive

5 live Common Milkweed plants (Asclepias syriaca), established bare-root plants approximately 6–12 inches long. Not seeds or small cuttings. Organic, trimmed for shipping. Monarch butterfly host plants.

Growing and Planting Information

Sun: Full sun (6–8 hours daily). Soil: Average, dry to medium, well-draining soil. Water: Low to moderate once established; avoid overwatering. Mature height: Approximately 3–5 feet. Growth habit: Upright, spreading perennial that can form colonies. Deep taproot with spreading underground rhizomes. Bloom period: Typically summer. USDA Zones: Approximately 3–9. Pollinator friendly: Yes; Monarch host plant.

Care Tip

Plant your bare-root Common Milkweed soon after arrival. Place the root so the transition to green stem is just above soil level. Water deeply after planting, then allow the soil surface to dry before watering again. It may spread naturally and form colonies over time, so provide ample space for growth.