• Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias syriaca

Asclepias Syriaca, otherwise known as the 'common milkweed' or 'butterfly flower' due to it being highly attractive to both butterflies and bees, is a perennial plant native to southern Canada and the easterm USA. The green, parrot like seed pods (as pictured) that are produced after flowering are highly unusual and quite a talking point. Growing upto a height of 2m if creates a striking display in the garden when flowering during the summer months. Supplied in a 9cm pot
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Asclepias syriaca Asclepias syriaca
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Flowering Time

  • J
  • F
  • M
  • A
  • M
  • J
  • J
  • A
  • S
  • O
  • N
  • D

Key Product Information

Season Interest Summer
Flower Colour Pink
Foliage Colour Green
Delivery Delivery within 28 days
Season Interest

Summer
Flower Colour

Pink
Foliage Colour

Green

Delivery within 28 days

Plant Size

  • Part Shade
  • Sun
  • Attracts Birds
  • Attracts Butterfly
  • Container
  • 100cm
Planting

Soil Type

Fertile, well drained soil.

Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dry soils. New growth tends to emerge late in the spring.
Best left undisturbed once established. Mature plants may freely self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open.
  • Information

    • Flowering Time

    • J
    • F
    • M
    • A
    • M
    • J
    • J
    • A
    • S
    • O
    • N
    • D

    Key Product Information

    Season Interest Summer
    Flower Colour Pink
    Foliage Colour Green
    Delivery Delivery within 28 days
    Season Interest

    Summer
    Flower Colour

    Pink
    Foliage Colour

    Green
    Delivery

    Delivery within 28 days

    Plant Size

    • Part Shade
    • Sun
    • Attracts Birds
    • Attracts Butterfly
    • Container
    • 100cm
    Planting

    Soil Type

    Fertile, well drained soil.

  • Instructions
    • Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. Drought tolerant. Does well in poor, dry soils. New growth tends to emerge late in the spring.
  • Cultural Instructions
    • Best left undisturbed once established. Mature plants may freely self-seed in the landscape if seed pods are not removed prior to splitting open.