Showy Milkweed Seeds
SKU: AM013015
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Overview
Similar to Common Milkweed in looks, Showy Milkweed has soft, pastel pink flower clusters with longer petals. This sun-loving asclepias grows well in dry, fast-draining soil and requires little supplemental water once established. A prolific and important nectar source for Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial bugs. Re-seeds readily. (Asclepias speciosa)
key features
Botanical Name
Asclepias speciosa
Seed Life Cycle
Perennial
Growing Zones
Zone 3, Zone 4, Zone 5, Zone 6, Zone 7, Zone 8, Zone 9
Ideal Region
Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest
Light Requirements
Full Sun
Seed Coverage
covers approximately 50 square feet
Advantages
Native, Bee Friendly, Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Low Maintenance, Naturalizes, Fragrant, Mass Plantings
SKU
AM013015