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Showy Milkweed

$23.50
$23.50

Asclepias speciosa

Prepare for a butterfly bonanza! Showy Milkweed is the ultimate monarch magnet, serving as both host plant for caterpillars and nectar source for adults. Those gorgeous pink flower clusters are absolutely show-stopping from late spring through summer. But it's not just about the butterflies - hummingbirds and bees go crazy for this beauty too! The large, velvety leaves add tropical flair, while the fascinating seed pods provide winter interest. Plant it and watch your garden come alive with wings!

GROWING GUIDE

Ease of Care: Easy
Mature Width: 4 ft
Mature Height: 4 - 6 ft
Form:

  • Upright
  • Spreading
  • Upright Columnar

Growth Rate: 

  • Medium

Sunlight:

  • Full sun

Soil Drainage:

  • Fast-draining
  • Medium-draining

Water Requirements:

  • Very Low
  • Low

Summer Irrigation: Max 2x/month once established
Attracts Wildlife:

  • Birds
  • Butterflies
  • Caterpillars

Special Uses:

  • Deer resistant

Flower Color:

  • Purple
  • Pink
  • White

Flowering Season:

  • Summer

Fragrance:

  • Pleasant