Common Milkweed
NameCommon Milkweed
Species NameAsclepias syriaca
Common NameCommon Milkweed
Bonsai Styleinformal-upright
Estimated Age (years)1
Container Typenone
Geographic Originnorth-america
Cultivation Difficultybeginner
Foliage Typedeciduous
Height (cm)90
Nebari (Root Flare) Qualitynot applicable
Is Floweringtrue
Notable FeaturesFeatures dense, spherical clusters of fragrant pink-purple flowers. This plant is a vital food source and habitat for Monarch butterflies, but it is not a bonsai specimen.
Description
This specimen is a common milkweed plant, characterized by its robust herbaceous stem, large oval leaves, and prominent clusters of fragrant pink-purple flowers. It is depicted growing in a natural field environment, not cultivated as a bonsai.
