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Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Attracts Monarch Butterflies
Purchase Showy Milkweed
Bulk lb |
$120.00 |
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Ounce |
$12.00 |
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Packet |
$4.00 |
Height Range: | 24 - 48 inches |
Seeding Rate: | 3 oz. / 1,000 sq ft |
Seeds Per Pound: | 85000 |
Colors: | Pink |
Growing Season: | March - June |
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. One packet contains 7 grams.