Asclepias Syriaca Leaf. Asclepias syriaca commonly called common milkweed is a rough weedy missouri native perennial which commonly occurs in fields open woods waste areas roadsides and along railroad tracks throughout the state steyermark it typically grows 3 4 less frequently to 6 tall on stout upright stems with thick broad oblong reddish veined light green leaves to 8. Milkweed asclepias syriaca is a common perennial plant found in fields and forest edges from the east coast of the usa westward to kansas and up into canada the plant usually forms a single erect stem that can grow to be as tall as six feet but 3 or 4 feet is more common.
The blooms occur in the upper leaf axils of upright stems clad with thick large oval fresh green leaves adorned with red veins. Milkweed asclepias syriaca is a common perennial plant found in fields and forest edges from the east coast of the usa westward to kansas and up into canada the plant usually forms a single erect stem that can grow to be as tall as six feet but 3 or 4 feet is more common. The hairy stems are usually solitary from a simple to branched and thickened base and are 6 20 dm 1 9 6 5 ft tall.
Asclepias syriaca growing and care guide.
Asclepias syriaca common milkweed is a rhizomatous perennial prized for its domed clusters of sweetly scented pinkish purple starry flowers which bloom from early to late summer. Synonyms former scientific names. The plant tends to bloom from around june to august but the seedlings do not flower until the second year. 36 to 60 plant spread inches.