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Asclepias syriaca

Family Asclepiadaceae
Plant Type herbaceous perennial
Zone USDA:   3a - 9b   RHS:   H - FH   EGF:   H1 - H5   Australia:   1 - 3  
Care Level low, easy, suitable for beginners.
Height 60 - 90 cm (2 - 3 ft)
Spread 20 - 30 cm (8 - 12 in)
Light full sun
Soil Moisture low to average, well-drained
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Description Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) bears showy, greyish magenta and fragrant blossoms during early summer to late summer. This herbaceous perennial has greyish lime and dark coral foliage. The fruit produced by Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) is showy.
Special Characteristics Butterflies are attracted to Asclepias syriaca .
Cautions Be advised that Asclepias syriaca (common milkweed) may be invasive where conditions are favourable. In such cases it will require maintenance to keep it under control.