Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
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Asclepias speciosa is similar to Common Milkweed, but its pinkish-purple flowers have longer petals that taper more and are covered with fine hairs. Asclepias are excellent nectar sources and are food for the larval stages of Monarch and Queen butterflies.

Showy Milkweed is rhizomatous and aggressive and therefore may not be suitable for small landscape plantings.

Seeds / Ounce: 4,500
Seeds / Packet: 55
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Catalog Number ASC10F
Scientific Name Asclepias speciosa
Common Name Showy Milkweed
Germination Code C(30)
Wetland Code FAC
Sun Exposure Prairie
Soil Moisture Mesic , Dry Mesic , Dry
Height 4 feet
Bloom Color Purple
Bloom Time June , July , August
Plant Type Forbs (Wildflowers)
Availability Seeds
Price:
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing: Order:
Packet $2.00
1/8 oz. $10.00
1/4 oz. $15.00
 
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Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)
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Present in state Present in county, native to state Present in county, not native to state  
Not present in state Present historically, now extirpated    
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Companion Plants and Products

Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)   See details
Asclepias syriaca (Common Milkweed)
Seeds
Quantity: Pricing:
Packet $2.00
1/4 oz. $3.20
1/2 oz. $5.20
1 oz. $8.00
1 lb. $120.00
The fragrance of Common Milkweed's flower is very delicate and pleasing.

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