Perennial – blooms appear in the second season and will reappear for many years to come. 48" tall. Showy Milkweed, like all asclepias, is an indispensable plant for Monarch butterflies, offering up the only food source for caterpillars and plenty of nectar for butterflies. A vigorous spreader, plant this low-maintenance variety in an area where it can naturalize and become a haven for local pollinators passing through your garden. Thrives in full sun, fast-draining soil, and doesn’t require supplemental watering once established in your garden. Showy Milkweed requires a cold period in order to germinate and is best planted in the fall or forced into cold stratification for spring seeding.
More InformationSKU | AM013015 |
Common Name | Showy Milkweed |
Botanical Name | Asclepias speciosa |
Item Package Size | Packet |
Seed Life Cycle | Perennial |
Light Requirements | Full Sun |
Flower Color | Pink, White |
Bloom Time | Early to late summer |
Mature Height | Up to 48" tall |
Wildflower Mix or Specie | Species |
Ships As | Seed |
Ideal Region | Midwest, West, Southwest, Pacific Northwest |
Zones | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 |
Non-GMO | Yes |
Neonicotinoid Free | |
Native To | West of the Mississippi River |
Seeds Per Pound | 72000 |
Seeds Per Packet | approx. 25 seeds per packet |
Coverage | covers approximately 50 square feet |
Soil Type | Sandy Soil, Loamy Soil, Clay Soil, Moist/Wet Soil |
Soil Moisture | Average, Well Draining |
Advantages | Attract Butterflies, Attract Hummingbirds, Bee Friendly, Deer Resistant, Rabbit Resistant, Native, Low Maintenance, Fragrant Flower / Foliage, Great For Mass Plantings, Multiplies / Naturalizes |
Ships to Hawaii, Alaska & Canada | Yes |