PINK SWAMP MILKWEED

Pink Swamp Milkweed wins our most versatile plant award for its ability to grow in most soil and sun conditions while displaying beautiful pink flowers treasured pollinators everywhere.

  • Common Name: Milkweed, common milkweed
  • Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca
  • Family: Apocynaceae/Asclepiadaceae
  • Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial
  • Mature Size: 2 to 4 ft. tall
  • Sun Exposure: Full sun
  • Soil Type: Any well-drained soil; tolerates clay soil and poor, dry conditions
  • Soil pH: 4.8 to 7.2
  • Bloom Time: June to August
  • Flower Color: Pink, mauve, white
  • Hardiness Zones: 3 to 9 (USDA)
  • Native Area: Eastern United States

Common Milkweed is found growing wild in ditches and on the side of the road.

Host plant to:
Monarch
Queen
Milkweed Tussock Moth