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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 4–10Climate Arid
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin

Culture

Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
USDA zones
4–10

Shape & size

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

Classification

Family
Asclepiadaceae
Climate
Arid

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Photos (118)

Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — making it a low-maintenance choice for xeriscaping or naturalistic plantings; it is drought-tolerant once, image 103
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — upright growth habit and attractive foliage; essential for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, it's, image 97
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) — spanning up to 6 inches long; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 99
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — the plant is adorned with alluring spherical flower clusters; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of, image 100
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) — the Showy Milkweed is characterized by its stout; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of your client's, image 96
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of your client's garden; essential for pollinators, especially, image 109
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — where its showy presence and ecological benefits can be fully appreciated; it is drought-tolerant once, image 107
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — adding to the biodiversity of the garden ecosystem.<br><br>In your landscape design; essential for pollinators, image 105
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — pink and white flowers in the garden; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4 feet with a, image 110
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) — consider massing the Showy Milkweed in sunny borders or wildflower meadows; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching, image 106
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — the plant's nectar-rich flowers attract a wide array of beneficial pollinators; enhancing the aesthetic and, image 104
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — It's drought-tolerant, making it suitable for xeriscaping; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 115
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — perennial with pink and white blooms; it is drought-tolerant once established, image 111
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — perennial for full; enhancing the aesthetic and wildlife value of your client's garden, image 112
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) — Thriving in full sun, it grows 2-3 ft tall, with a 1-2 ft spread, and flourishes in zones 3-9; large, image 114
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Essential for pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, it's an eco-conscious choice; enhancing the, image 116
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Plant in well-draining soil; cautionary note: sap may irritate skin; essential for pollinators, especially, image 117
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) — Ideal to naturalize in wildflower meadows or borders; large leaves.<br><br>Reaching heights of about 2 to 4, image 118

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