Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Beautiful scent, 2-tiered flower with dusky rose petals in summer. Essential host for Monarch butterfly. For information on harvesting and preparing seeds for germination, please visit this Xerces Society webpage.
$1.75/Bare root
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FlowersPlant Details
| Habitats | |
|---|---|
| Mature Height | 2-3’ |
| Shade Preference |
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| Soil Tolerance | Moderate moisture; tolerates seasonal flooding;showy milkweed is water loving (Narrow-leaved milkweed tolerates drier conditions than showy milkweed in general) |
| Special Uses | Attracts insects, bees and butterflies; Ornamental; Deer resistant |
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