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Common Milkweed

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Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) for sale in Port Jefferson

Does well in sandy soils, and needs full sun. Plant a colony to establish a nice bed. Co-plant with taller grasses and perennials. Spreads easily by rhizomes and take over an area. Mow around to keep in check, or let it spread out.  Is a beach loving plant, and the butterflies and many other insects use common milkweed. A must have in the garden.

Summary

Classification:  herbaceous perennial
Characteristics:  spreads easily by rhizomes
Habitat: dry, medium, or clay soils; sunny areas; beaches, fields
Wildlife Benefit:  monarch butterflies, bees, pollinators
Bloom Period: early summer
Height: 4-5 ft
Tolerances: full sun to bloom

Pricing Information & Availability

Contact us for plant availability, pricing, and discounts for nonprofits, resellers, and members.
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Mindy Block, President & Founder
Annelies Kamran
Caran Markson
Fred Edel, Co-Chair
​Jenn Lucas
Phil Benvin
Quality Parks is a professional organization sponsoring projects to improve both business and environmental conditions by balancing social, economic and environmental concerns. We disseminate information, develop and provide experiential learning opportunities, and support efforts designed to stimulate, encourage, educate, and involve the general public in natural resource stewardship practice​s. ​We are a  federally registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, since 2000, based in Port Jefferson, on  Long Island, New York
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