| Common Name | Common Milkweed |
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Species | Syriaca |
| Origin | North America |
| Blooming | Summer blooms; orange-pink globular inflorescences |
| Leaf Color | Blue-green / Grey-green |
| Sunlight | Sun |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Well-drained, sandy or loamy soil. Tolerates poor soils and drought once established.
Low to moderate. Allow soil surface to dry between waterings. Drought tolerant.
Requires full sun exposure (6+ hours daily) for optimal growth and flowering.
Minimal nutrients required. Avoid high nitrogen fertilizers that reduce flower production.
Cut back stems after first frost or in late spring before new growth emerges.
These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.
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