Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
SKU
41563
This Western North American native lives up to its name with big orbs of star-shaped violet-pink flowers. An easy care plant that is tolerant of a variety of situations, from poor, dry soils to moist areas. A more manageable garden plant than common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca). An herbaceous perennial.
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Full sun
Water occasionally for more vigorous growth.
CHECK RETAILERS FOR AVAILABILITY:
- Lowe's
13631 S.e. Johnson Road Milwaukie OR 97222
- Portland Nursery
5050 S.e. Stark St. Portland OR 97215
- Tony's Garden Center - Portland
10300 Se Holgate Boulevard Portland OR 97266
- Garden Fever Llc
3433 N.e. 24th St. Portland OR 97212
| Botanical Pronunciation | as-KLE-pee-us spee-see-OH-suh |
|---|---|
| Average Size at Maturity | Quickly reaches 1 to 3 ft. tall, 1 to 2 ft. wide. |
| Bloom Time | Late Spring |
| Deciduous/ Evergreen | Herbaceous |
| Flower Color | Purplish-pink |
| Foliage Color | Green |
| Garden Style | Rustic |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hillside, Wildlife Garden, Naturalized Areas |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, Naturalizes Well, North American Native Selection, Tolerates Poor Soils, Waterwise |
| Water Needs | Low |
| Watering Needs | Water occasionally for more vigorous growth. |
| Companion Plants | Yarrow (Achillea); Blue Fescue (Festuca); Tickseed (Coreopsis); Coneflower (Echinacea); Butterfly Bush (Buddleja); Trumpet Vine (Campsis); Bee Balm (Monarda) |
Plant in full sun and mulch heavily. Water well the first month to establish. Grows more vigorously is moist soil and near water, but can tolerate drought. Cut off seed pods if reseeding is not desired. Does not transplant well once established.
This Plant's Growing Zones: 3-9
Your USDA Cold Hardiness Zone: 8
Good to grow!