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
THIS PLANT MAY BE AVAILABLE IN THESE STORES:
Due to the seasonal nature of plants, availability at your local garden center is not guaranteed. Give them a call before visiting.
- 101 Market
8980 Quantrelle Ave. N.e. Otsego MN 55330
- 14th Street Garden Center
793 Jersey Ave. Jersey City NJ 07303
- 3rd Avenue Floral & Greenhouse
1110 3rd Ave. West Dickinson ND 58601
- 4 Ever Green Ldsp. & Dgn
21457 214th Circle Ave Milford IA 51351
| 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 |
| Growth Habit | Upright |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Landscape Use | Border, Hillside |
| Light Needs | Full sun |
| Special Feature | Attracts Butterflies, Easy Care, North American Native Selection, 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:
Your climate may be too cold for this plant