Common milkweed is an heirloom shrub-like perennial native through much of the eastern and central United States. Pink to purplish or white summer flowers feed monarch butterflies, leaves host caterpillars, and decorative seedpods suit dried arrangements. Plants spread by underground rhizomes in full sun and fall-sown plantings establish well.
Sap is toxic; avoid eye and skin contact and do not ingest. This variety cannot ship to Hawaii.
Features
Supports monarch lifecycle
Caterpillar host plant
Pink to purplish or white summer blooms
Decorative seedpods for dried arrangements
Attracts pollinators
Light: Full sun
Safety: Sap toxic — avoid eyes, skin contact and ingestion
Life cycle: Perennial
Growth habit: Shrub-like, spreads by underground rhizomes
Native range: Eastern and central United States
Sowing season: Fall sowing
Shipping restriction: Cannot ship to Hawaii
Seller: Seed & Bulb
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g*i
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Sprouted fine and the little patch looks happy.
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y*h
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Got these for the butterflies, seeing caterpillars on them is just the best.
