| Wildflower Information for Asclepias syriaca | |
|---|---|
| Common name(s) | Common milkweed |
| Family | Apocynaceae (Dogbane family) |
| Flowers | color: pink petals: five |
| Leaves | opposite |
| Lifecycle | perennial |
| Peak bloom period | June to July |
| Origin | native |
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Asclepias syriaca
Common name: Common milkweed