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Asclepias speciosa

Showy Milkweed

  • »  Fragrant, large, purple-pink, star-shaped flowers in bell-shaped umbels from June to August
  • »  Slightly-fuzzy, large, blue-green leaves
  • »  Flowers suitable for cutting or for monarch butterflies; decorative fruit
  • »  Native plant; rhizomes spread moderately; thrives in dry conditions
  • »  Can live 10+ years in the same location

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Attracts Wildlife
• Attracts Butterflies
• Attracts Humming-birds
• Attracts Pollinators
Attributes
• Border or Bed
• Drought Tolerant
• Mass Planting
• Native
• Naturalizing
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Exposure
• Full Sun
Foliage Color
• Green
Habit
• Upright
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Soil Moisture
• Moist, Well-Drained
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Asclepias speciosa

To care for the Asclepias speciosa plant, also known as showy milkweed, ensure it receives full sun and well-drained soil. Water the plant moderately, allowing the soil to dry out between waterings, and consider mulching to suppress weeds and retain moisture. Additionally, this plant attracts pollinators, so avoid using pesticides to protect beneficial insects.