Milkweed Tree. It is most widely known for its connection to the monarch butterfly. This aggressive native spreader reaches 3 to 5 feet high and 2 to 3 feet wide and will grow in thickets woodland borders fields fence rows and areas along railroads and roadsides.
Milkweed asclepias syriaca milkweed is a beautiful tough perennial edible plant with an abundance of uses. All seeds come from non gmo plants that are never sprayed with pesticides. Host plant and nectar flower for monarchs.
Butterfly garden ideas and gardening tips to attract monarchs swallowtails hummingbirds and other precious pollinators.
Host plant and nectar flower for monarchs. Host plant and nectar flower for monarchs. Calotropis procera milkweed tree crown flower 10 seeds butterfly magnet fragrant lilac blooms zones 9 to 11 usa grown monarch host smartseedsemporium. It is native to the american tropics and has a pantropical distribution as an introduced species other common names include bloodflower or blood flower cotton bush hierba de la cucaracha mexican butterfly weed redhead scarlet milkweed and wild ipecacuanha.