Michael's Opinion
I use to detest this plant being raised on a farm as we considered it a noxious weed and it fact is was labeled so by provincial legislation. However it is an attractive perennial, with a tenacious root system, beautiful scented flowers and of course critical in the life cycle of the Monarch butterfly.
Botanical Information
| Family | Apocynaceae |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Species | syriaca |
| Category | Wildflowers & Weeds |
| Origin | Most of North America east of the Rocky Mountains, excluding the drier parts of the Prairies |
Description and Growing Information
| Landscape | Use a pollinator, since it is the primary food of the Monarch butterfly. |
| Propagation | From seed. |
| Cultivation | Easily grown in average, dry to medium, well-drained soils in full sun. |
| Notable Specimens | Clark Wright Conservation Area, Caradoc Township, Ontario, Canada. |
