what kind of soil does milkweed like
Milkweed plants grow as wildflowers in fields and along roadsides in Eastern North America. The common type typically grows in zones 3-9. Sun and Soil Requirements: Common milkweed plants grow best in full sun and in a well-drained soil. Like many types of wildflowers, Asclepias syriaca is a drought-resistant plant.ther Types of Milkweed Plants: Many find butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa), with its bright orange flowers, a more attractive type of milkweed than the common milkweed.