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Grow Perennial Showy Milkweed to help save the endangered Monarch Butterfly. Monarch numbers and milkweed plants are down 90% from what they once were. Milkweed plants are the only source of food for the monarch caterpillar. Make a difference by planting milkweed!
Showy Milkweed grows wild in the Central and Western U.S. Reaching up to 40" tall, the plants produce clusters of pink blooms in summer. Perfect for bringing into your pollinator garden.
Provide cold stratification for 30 days prior to seeding in spring, or plant in late fall. Direct sow. Requires good drainage.
In the United States, Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is native to: AZ, CA, CO, ID, IL, IA, KS, MI, MN, MT, NE, NV, NM, ND, OK, OR, SD, TX, UT, WA, WI, WY.
Growing Instructions
Cold stratify seeds for 30 days before spring planting
Or direct sow in late fall
Sow 1/4 inch deep
Space plants 12" apart
Requires full sun and good drainage
Seed Information
Lifecycle: perennial
Sun Requirement: full sun
Spacing: 12" apart
Depth: 1/4 inch
Bloom Season: summer, fall
Height: 24"–40"
Seeds Per Packet: 30–50
Seeds Per Ounce: 5,435
Sowing Method: direct
Low Maintenance: yes
Uses
Bee attractant
Butterfly attractant
Hummingbird
Pollinator
Cut flower
Additional Information
Scientific Name: Asclepias speciosa
Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Asclepias plants and sap may cause skin irritation in humans and animals. Do not ingest seed or plants.
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