Showy Milkweed

Showy Milkweed is a vibrant native perennial that transforms landscapes with clusters of bright coral-pink flowers. This hardy, drought-tolerant plant thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it ideal for waterwise and low-maintenance gardens. A pollinator magnet, it attracts monarch butterflies, native bees, and other beneficial insects while requiring minimal water once established. 

• Latin Name: Asclepias speciosa
• Plant Type: Perennial Herb
• Sun: Full Sun
• Soil: Tolerates clay soil but performs best with good drainage 
• Water Use: Very Low, Low
• Hardiness: -5°F
• Size at Maturity: 2-4" Tall x 2-3' Wide
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Bloom Time: Spring, Summer
• Dormancy: Winter Deciduous
• Wildlife Supported: Bees, Butterflies, Moths, Hoverflies, Bats, Caterpillars, Birds
• Special uses: Butterfly Garden