This milkweed species is tall, has lovely clusters of pink flowers but doesn’t spread aggressively like its cousin common milkweed. It does well in moist soils, but will adapt to average and even dry soils, as long as it has adequate moisture during establishment. Not only does it support numerous insects, butterflies and hummingbirds, but it is a host plant for monarch caterpillars - see the photo on the native plant nursery page! These plants can get attacked by aphids, so plant something in front of them to help hide the look of the buggy stems if you choose - it is best to leave the aphids to the predators rather than hosing them off in order to protect any monarch eggs or caterpillars that are also calling it home.
Sun Exposure: Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 3-4 ft
Bloom Time: July, August
Bloom Colour: Pink
This milkweed species is tall, has lovely clusters of pink flowers but doesn’t spread aggressively like its cousin common milkweed. It does well in moist soils, but will adapt to average and even dry soils, as long as it has adequate moisture during establishment. Not only does it support numerous insects, butterflies and hummingbirds, but it is a host plant for monarch caterpillars - see the photo on the native plant nursery page! These plants can get attacked by aphids, so plant something in front of them to help hide the look of the buggy stems if you choose - it is best to leave the aphids to the predators rather than hosing them off in order to protect any monarch eggs or caterpillars that are also calling it home.
Sun Exposure: Sun, Partial Shade
Soil Moisture: Wet, Medium-Wet, Medium, Medium-Dry
Height: 3-4 ft
Bloom Time: July, August
Bloom Colour: Pink
