Common Milkweed is an essential native wildflower and the sole breeding host for Monarch butterflies. Fragrant pink flower clusters attract a stunning array of pollinators throughout summer.
Best time to see a Common Milkweed
The best time to see a Common Milkweed is June–August, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 127,216 research-grade iNaturalist observations.
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