Asclepias syriaca

Milkweed

Synonyms

Cottong-weed, Silkweed

ID Characteristics

Life cycle: Perennial
Growth Habit: Erect
Propagation: Seed
Leaf Margin: Smooth and entire
Leaf Hairs: Underside
Leaf Structure: Oblong-elliptic to oval
Leaf Arrangement: Opposite
Root Type: Fleshy roots and rhizomes
Flower Color: Purplish-pink to white

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Herbicidal Control Options

  • Preemergence: Isoxaben
  • Post Emergence: 2,4-D, Chlorsulfuron, Clopyralid, Fluroxypyr, MCPA, Quinclorac, Sulfosulfuron, Triclopyr, Trifloxysulfuron

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