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Milkweed, Showy
(Asclepias speciosa)

Code: ASSP Category: Flower Seeds Tags: Bioswale, Butterfly, Milkweed (Asclepias species), Pollinator, Rain Garden, U.S. Native, Wetland

Showy Milkweed is native to most of the central and western United States. It can be found along ditches and roads as well as in moist sites of meadows and fields. Plants grow to 40 inches tall and have large, round clusters of pink flowers. Showy Milkweed is a host plant for monarchs, and the nectar is utilized by many pollinators. Plants are rhizomatous and can spread aggressively. Recommended for pollinator and monarch conservation as well as rain gardens and bioswales.

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Additional Information

Scientific Name

Asclepias speciosa

Color(s)

Pink

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Height (in.)

24-40

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

87,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

4

lbs./acre

10

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-9


Milkweed, Showy (Asclepias speciosa)
  • Additional information

Additional Information

Scientific Name

Asclepias speciosa

Color(s)

Pink

Seed Type

Perennial

Sun

Full Sun

Moisture

Moderate, Moist

Height (in.)

24-40

Bloom Period

Summer

Seeds/lb.

87,000

oz./1000 sq. ft.

4

lbs./acre

10

USDA Hardiness Zone(s)

3-9


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