A stunning milkweed that grows beautifully in mid-Atlantic gardens. Larger and more dramatic than common milkweed, with big spherical flower clusters in soft pink-white and broad, silvery leaves. An excellent monarch host plant and one of the most ornamental milkweeds available. Spreads more politely than common milkweed.
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
$10.00Price
- Light: Full sun
- Soil Moisture: Dry to medium (drought tolerant once established)
- Soil Type: Well-drained; tolerates sandy and poor soils
- Height: 2 - 4 ft
- Spread: 2 - 3 ft (spreading)
- Bloom Time: June - July
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