Perennial wildflower: Repeats year after year with minimal disturbance, reducing maintenance
Showy pink blossoms: Attracts pollinators and adds vibrant color to gardens
Edible seed pods: Provides a food source for wildlife and can be enjoyed by children
Drought resistant: Thrives in low and swampy areas, requiring less water
Supports monarch butterflies: The only food source for endangered monarch caterpillars
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Asclepias syriaca Perennial Wildflower
Milkweed is the only food of endangered Monarch Butterfly caterpillars. Showy pink blossoms turn to fluffy seed pods that are fun for kids to spread around. Grows well along ditches, in low-lying and swampy areas. Once established it will perennialize with periodic disturbance. Note: Can be toxic to l