showy milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
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A native wildflower with showy pink to red flower clusters that attract monarchs and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and important for native butterfly populations.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Notable Cultivars
Named cultivars are uncommon; most gardeners grow the species. Plants selected from dry-climate populations tend to be more drought-tolerant.
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
A native wildflower with showy pink to red flower clusters that attract monarchs and other pollinators. Drought-tolerant once established and important for native butterfly populations.
Climate Match for your location
See how well showy milkweed grows in your area.
Enter your ZIP code and we'll show you how this plant fits your local climate.
Overview
- Form
- Growth Rate
- Size
- Dormancy
- Family
Native to the United States
Native Range
Western North America
Native to: California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, Utah, Washington, Wyoming
Seasonality
Bloom Season
Season of Interest
Herb
Soft non-woody plants of the field layer.
Succession Role
Tolerances & Soil
Flood Tolerance
pH Range
Soil Texture
Function & Care
Establishment & Care
- Establishment
- Maintenance
- Propagation
Companion Planting
Plants well with
Notable Cultivars
Named cultivars are uncommon; most gardeners grow the species. Plants selected from dry-climate populations tend to be more drought-tolerant.