Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) -- Full sun or part shade, tall height, June blooms

Common Milkweed is a tall perennial known for its pink to purple fragrant flowers that are attractive to Monarch butterflies. This plant thrives in disturbed sites such as roadsides, fields, and pastures. It's an essential food source for Monarch larvae, making it a vital host plant for these iconic butterflies.

🌿 Growing Conditions:
✔ Sun-loving
✔ Moist soils with good drainage
✔ Medium to fine sandy or clayey soils

🌸 Benefits:
✔ Monarch butterfly larval host
✔ Supports native bees, bumblebees, and honey bees

Can spread pretty far underground from one season to the next as it seeks out areas that aren't crowded with other plants.  Blooms in June to July.