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Showy Milkweed |
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Attracts Monarch Butterflies |
Showy Milkweed: $2.50/Packet
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Showy Milkweed: $14.00/Ounce
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Showy Milkweed: $140.00/Bulk lb
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Showy Milkweed has 10 – 25 point star shaped pink flowers on top of a milky, sap filled stem. The leaves are alternate and oval shaped, 6 – 8 inches long. Its seed pods are 3 – 5 inches long and are covered by short white hairs. This plant likes all soils in sunny areas and can be aggressive. Known for attracting Monarch butterflies, this Milkweed makes a unique addition to any wildflower planting. This perennial blooms late spring through summer.
Height Range (inches): 24 - 48
Seeding Rate: 3 oz. / 1,000 sq ft
Seeds Per Pound: 85,000
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