Common Milkweed Perennial Or Annual. The blooms occur in the upper leaf axils of upright stems clad with thick large oval fresh green. Common milkweed is a clonal perennial herb growing up to 2 6 m 8 5 ft tall.
Milkweed gets its name from the milky sap contained in its leaves and stems. Also native in north america it s a common wild sight in almost the entire eastern two thirds of the continent. Milkweed perennials asclepias spp bear many small star shaped flowers and produce a milky sap.
Common milkweed is a widespread wildfower.
The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies hummingbirds bees and other beneficial insects. Also native in north america it s a common wild sight in almost the entire eastern two thirds of the continent. Milkweed perennials asclepias spp bear many small star shaped flowers and produce a milky sap. Hardy perennials these milkweed species can survive below.