15 Seeds Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca Native Wildflower

Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is a hardy native perennial known for its tall, upright stems and large, rounded clusters of dusty pink blossoms that appear through summer. Its textured gray-green foliage and distinctive seed pods add strong seasonal interest to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes, and the flowers carry a soft, sweet fragrance at peak bloom.

Use Common Milkweed in wildflower plantings, prairie restorations, and informal borders where its bold structure and abundant blooms can be appreciated. The flowers are a valued nectar source for many pollinators, and the plant spreads readily by seed and underground runners once established, forming generous colonies over time. It pairs well with other native perennials and grasses, and its dried pods are often collected for seasonal arrangements.

Species: Asclepias syriaca
Variety: Common Milkweed
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, rhizomatous, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Average to dry, well-drained; tolerates poor and sandy soils
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3-9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended; 14-30 days at 65-75F after stratification
Sowing: Surface sow, lightly press into soil; do not bury deeply
Spacing: 18-24 inches
Notes: Native wildflower; allow room to spread