Asclepias syriaca strawberry offering food for a variety

offering food for a variety of insects and birds

complex blossoms

Mad Dog Skullcap

As beneficial as it is pretty

with its white-rayed flowers growing on elongated spikes

Asclepias syriaca strawberry offering food for a varietyThe easiest of the milkweeds to establish, this variety is a hands down winner with its long lasting domes of pink purplish starry shaped flowers. Long disregarded as a horrible weed, common milkweed has risen in status with its aesthetic value and essential contribution to the health of Monarchs. Common Milkweed is the most fragrant of the milkweeds, filling the air with a lilac like scent. Embrace it as a value added plant!