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Semences de plantes sauvages
Common Milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
Asclépiade commune est un produit de semences de plantes sauvages Northern Wildflowers Le fichier
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Genus
Asclepias
Species
Asclepias syriaca
Type
Semences de plantes sauvages
Cycle
Vivace
Common Milkweed
The common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca), offered by Northern Wildflowers, is a vital perennial for ecosystems. It serves as a host plant for monarch butterflies and provides abundant nectar for bees and other pollinators. From July to August, its fragrant flowers bring color and life to gardens. While invaluable to wildlife, its toxic sap makes it less suitable for areas near grazing pastures. For a safer alternative, consider swamp milkweed or butterfly milkweed.
Spread: 60 to 90 cm
Plant height: 90 to 150 cm
Seeds per packet: Approximately 80 seeds
Companion plants: Black-eyed Susan, vervain, coneflower
Enemy plants: None known
Growing Tips:
To encourage germination, cold stratify the seeds by placing them in a moist substrate in the refrigerator for 6 to 8 weeks, then sow them 1/8 inch deep in well-drained soil. Alternatively, direct sow in the fall for natural germination. Grow common milkweed in full sun to partial shade. This hardy plant will enrich your green spaces while supporting biodiversity.
Add an ecological and fragrant touch to your garden with common milkweed, a plant that’s as beautiful as it is beneficial!
Planting guide
From planting to establishment.
Growing method
Suivez les indications de semis propres à Asclépiade commune notamment la période la profondeur et
Garden associations
What to plant with it.
Asclépiade commune s’intègre à un projet adapté aux caractéristiques publiées pour ce produit Il
Its strengths, naturally.
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer
Deer
