Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias Tuberosa)
Hardiness Zones 3-9
Perennial (host plant to monarch butterflies)
Height 1-3ft
Deer and rabbit resistant. Drought tolerant once established
Blooms mid summer to fall
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native in NY
Adaptable to most well drained soils.
Purple Milkweed (Asclepias Purpurascens)
Hardiness Zones 3-8 (monarch host plant)
Perennial (threatened in NYS - 10 existing populations) Hard to establish
Height 2-3ft
Deer and rabbit resistant
Blooms late spring early summer
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native in NY (threatened in NYS - 10 existing locations)
Dry to medium well drained soil
Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias Incarnata)
Hardiness Zones 3-8 (monarch host plant, one of monarchs favorite foods)
Perennial
Height 2-5ft
Deer and rabbit resistant
Blooms mid summer to early fall
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native in NY
Moist medium to wet clay soil. Great for wet areas, rain gardens, or boggy areas
Common Milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca)
Hardiness Zones 3-9 (monarch host plant$
Perennial
Height 2-6ft
Deer and rabbit resistant
Blooms late spring to summer
Attracts bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds
Native in NY
Poor soil, dry, medium or clay
