Is milkweed (asclepias) invasive in Metro NY gardens?

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Posted by bugaboo00 7 (My Page) on

Sun, May 27, 07 at 19:10

I'm thinking of helping the Monarch butterfly this year and planting milkweed in my Brooklyn garden. Does anyone have experience with planting this plant in the NYC metro area? Any species to avoid? I am considering planting

asclepias incarnata ice ballet
asclepias incarnata cinderella

Thanks!

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Posted by weedwoman z6 NJ (My Page) on
Wed, Jun 6, 07 at 13:48

I don't really think any Milkweeds are considered invasive. I have a regular Asclepias incarnata and it's a lovely plant. Plant them and enjoy.

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Posted by tom_crowley 7/long island (My Page) on
Sun, Jun 17, 07 at 6:47

No they are noy invasive and they are needed to save the Monarchs.

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