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Showy Milkweed

Asclepias Speciosa

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Overview

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a native perennial, celebrated for its robust pinkish-purple blooms. Thriving in full sun, it grows 2-3 ft tall, with a 1-2 ft spread, and flourishes in zones 3-9. It's drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping. Essential for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, it's an eco-conscious choice. Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin. Ideal to naturalize in wildflower meadows or borders.

Sun FullWater Very LowZones 4–10Type PerennialClimate Arid
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ideal to naturalize in wildflower meadows or borders; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4, image 90

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

Mature height
2–4 Ft.
Mature width
2–3 Ft.

Classification

Type
Perennial
Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Arid

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Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin; essential for pollinators, especially monarch
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — consider massing the Showy Milkweed in sunny borders or wildflower meadows; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — the plant's nectar-rich flowers attract a wide array of beneficial pollinators; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — this plant is renowned for its role as a vital host for Monarch butterflies; essential for pollinators, image 65
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — consider massing the Showy Milkweed in sunny borders or wildflower meadows
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Essential for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, it's an eco-conscious choice; enhancing the aesthetic and
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a native perennial, celebrated for its robust pinkish-purple blooms, image 85
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a similar spread
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — The leaves are broad and oblong; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a similar, image 98
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ensure to provide ample space for it to spread and naturalize; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of, image 108
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a native perennial, celebrated for its robust pinkish-purple blooms, image 113
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — perennial with pink and white blooms
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — It is drought-tolerant once established; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a, image 102
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — It is drought-tolerant once established; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a, image 74
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — providing essential caterpillar habitat and food source with its lush
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — adding to the biodiversity of the garden ecosystem.<br><br>In your landscape design
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin; essential for pollinators, especially, image 61
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ensure to provide ample space for it to spread and naturalize
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — The leaves are broad and oblong
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a similar spread; it is drought-tolerant once, image 95
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ensure to provide ample space for it to spread and naturalize; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of, image 80
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Thriving in full sun, it grows 2-3 ft tall, with a 1-2 ft spread, and flourishes in zones 3-9; large, image 86
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — the plant's nectar-rich flowers attract a wide array of beneficial pollinators
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — A member of the Apocynaceae family; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of your client's garden, image 64
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