Milkweed, Common (Asclepias)

Butterfly Magnets! The fragrant nectar of these carefree, drought tolerant perennials attract scores of butterflies. Clusters of star shaped flowers are produced from early July through August followed by milkweed type seed pods. Plants tolerate poor, sandy soils. They can be slow to start in spring, so mark their location well. Lavender buds open to fragrant pink blossoms. An important plant for Monarch butterflies.