Asclepias

This plant is a mystery to me. Are we sure this is Milkweed and will it ever flower?:

They are and they should, I think they flower later summer

Thanks @lesliecole49 no wonder I cut them like a weed in past years, they take forever to bloom.

Looks different then any of my milkweed. I have 3 different kinds and none have leaves like that.

Thanks @ambitiouswolf every year I cut them like a weed. This year I'm trying to let them grow so I can see what they are. They are very tall with no buds. Stay tuned for an update later in the season...if I have the patience to wait lol

For sure asclepias, syriaca maybe? @petitelake

Thanks @tinaaune I'm still on the fence, does it stay or does it go....

I keep a few and very easy to pull what u don't want, they will colonize a spot so keep that in mind ☺ @petitelake

@KelsiBriana fruit, like berries?

@tinaaune colonization scares me. I'm keeping a close eye on this one.

Keep as many as you can, this is the original milkweed host plant that the monarch butterfly lives (thrives) on

Keep it!

Milkweed planted in the mailbox garden. #zone5 #zone5b #milkweed

Looks like milkweed. Monarch butterflies depend on this plant!!