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and common milkweed
Asclepias syriaca
In the United States:
Native
Honey bees are strongly attracted to the fragrant flowers for abundant high-sugar nectar that can support honey production; bumble bees and other bees also visit for nectar and pollen. Bloom peaks in mid-summer with umbels of pinkish-purple flowers. The plant spreads aggressively via rhizomes and may require management to control its colony-forming habit.
| Nectar | low |
|---|---|
| Pollen | low |
| Bloom (US) | June–August |
| Duration | ~2 months |
| Type | Perennial |
| Sun | full |
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