Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
$16.99
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Showy Milkweed Plant
This tall plant boasts large spherical clusters of rose-colored, star-like flowers with blue/green leaves. Flowers occur at the top of the stem and on stalks from leaf axils. Closely related to common milkweed with attractive seed pods. This perennial is slow to emerge in Spring.
Plant Characteristics
- Plant Type: Perennial
- Hardiness Zone: 3
- Light Requirements: Full Sun
- Height: 1-4 feet
- Width: 18 inches
- Foliage Color: Green
- Bloom Color: Pink
- Bloom Time: Summer
- Attributes: Attracts pollinators and hummingbirds, beautiful cut flower, deer resistant, easy to care for, prefers moist conditions, fragrant blooms
- Tips from the pros: Plants have deep taproots and are best left undisturbed.
We offer a warranty on perennials, roses, vines and grasses through October 31st of the year purchased. Any of these plants purchased after October 31st will not be eligible for coverage under our warranty. Any plants grown in a container voids the warranty. Please see full details on our warranty page.
*Please be aware that planting perennials out of season can increase the risk of the plant not surviving or thriving and may not look identical to the picture shown. Perennials are dormant during the winter months and are more susceptible to stress and damage when planted out of season.*
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