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Common Milkweed

Asclepias syriaca, Apocynaceae

Zones
3–9
Layer
Herbaceous
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

Pollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect Habitat

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)

Water

Low

Soil pH

5.5 – 7

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Smooth Blue AsterSymphyotrichum laeve
Pollinator SharingBeneficial Insect Habitat
Big BluestemAndropogon gerardii
Wind ProtectionBeneficial Insect Habitat
Threadleaf CoreopsisCoreopsis verticillata
Beneficial Insect HabitatPollinator Sharing
Pink Muhly GrassMuhlenbergia capillaris
Wind ProtectionPollinator Sharing

Antagonistic Plants

Swamp MilkweedAsclepias incarnata

Both milkweed species compete for similar ecological niches and resources

Uses

Functions

Monarch Butterfly SupportFiber

Edible Parts

ShootsFlowersPods

Common Questions

What zones does Common Milkweed grow in?

Common Milkweed grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

What are good companion plants for Common Milkweed?

Good companions for Common Milkweed include Smooth Blue Aster, Big Bluestem, Threadleaf Coreopsis, Pink Muhly Grass.

Design guilds with Common Milkweed and see companion relationships visually.

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