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Species

Asclepias syriaca

Care consensus, photos, and the collectors growing it.

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At a glance

What Asclepias syriaca is

Asclepias syriaca is a species in the Asclepias genus, commonly called common milkweed, a wildflower, and with a upright growth habit. Its native range is North American prairies. Aggregated across public specimens, collectors most commonly report a light preference of full sun, medium watering frequency, warm temperature range, and moderate humidity. Explore other Asclepias species or jump straight to a specific cultivar below.

Rank
Species
Most common light
Full sun
Most common watering
Medium
Most common temperature
Warm
Most common humidity
Moderate
Care consensus

What collectors actually do

Aggregated from 1 public item across collecto.rs.

Watering

Medium

1 of 1 (100%)

Light

Full sun

1 of 1 (100%)

Temperature

Warm

1 of 1 (100%)

Humidity

Moderate

1 of 1 (100%)

Collectors

People growing Asclepias syriaca

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Questions

Frequently asked about Asclepias syriaca

Quick answers pulled from the public catalog and care consensus above.

What is Asclepias syriaca?

Asclepias syriaca is a species in the Asclepias genus. Commonly known as common milkweed, a wildflower, and with a upright growth habit. Native to North American prairies.

How do you care for Asclepias syriaca?

Across public collections on collecto.rs, the most common care setup for Asclepias syriaca is Full sun light, medium watering, warm temperatures, and moderate humidity.

How rare is Asclepias syriaca?

Asclepias syriaca is rare on collecto.rs — fewer than five public collectors currently track it. Add yours to be one of the first.

What else is Asclepias syriaca called?

Asclepias syriaca is also known as Asclepias syriaca, Silkweed, Silky Swallowwort, Algodoncillo, and Asclepias obtusifolia.

Where can I see real photos of Asclepias syriaca?

Browse public Asclepias syriaca collections on collecto.rs to see photos uploaded by the people growing it. Each item links to the collector's profile, with notes, acquisition date, and growth photos.

Can I track my own Asclepias syriaca on collecto.rs?

Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your Asclepias syriaca, upload photos, track care notes, and connect with other Asclepias syriaca collectors. Your collection stays private by default; you choose what to make public.