Description: Asclepias speciosa, also known as showy milkweed, is a perennial plant in the Apocynaceae or Dogbane family. A. speciosa is native to the western part of the United States. A. speciosa is an erect plant that has a hairy stem and long waxy leaves, growing up to 4 feet tall. It is known for its bright clusters of fragrant, pink & white flowers. Like many Milkweed species, the flowers are a great source of nectar for attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial insects. USDA Hardiness Zones 3 to 9.Asclepias speciosa seeds should be placed in a moist medium such as sand, coco coir, or peat during a cold stratification period of 6 to 8 weeks at temperatures around 40ºF. After that period, move to temperatures around 70ºF for germination. Seeds should be sprinkled across the surface of your soil medium and lightly pressed in, but not covered. Use a well draining potting mix and keep moist, but not soaking wet. A. speciosa seeds will germinate in approximately 1 to 4 weeks after sowing. Even with optimal conditions, germination may be slow and sporadic. Established plants prefer light well draining soil mixes and full sun to partial shade.
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Location: Little Rock, Arkansas
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Plant Type: Decorative Plant
Climate: Humid Continental, Maine to South Dakota to the desert southwest to F, Cold, Dry, Temperate
Common Name: Showy Milkweed
Color: Pink/Purple
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 3 (-40 to -30 °F)
Plant Habit: Bushy
Soil Type: Clay, Loam, Peat, Sand, Silt
Brand: Monarch Seed Co.
Season of Interest: Fall, Spring, Summer
Type: Perennial seeds
Genus: Asclepias
Sunlight: Full Sun, Partial Shade
Features: Cold Resistant, Flowering
