Asclepias speciosa

Common Name: Showy Milkweed
Bloom Color: Rose
Bloom Season: Spring to Fall
Description:

Prefers sandy soil, but is adaptable. Prefers moderate water. Showy, slightly fragrant pinkish red blooms

Water Needs: Moderate Water

Ideal Sun Conditions: Full Sun

Mature Height: 36"
Mature Width: 14"
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Plant Categories

Panhandle Native
Perennial
Annual
Herb
Grass
Groundcover
Shrub
Tree
Vine
Containers

Flower Color

Blue
Orange
Pink
Purple
Red
White
Yellow

Sun Conditions

Extreme Enviroment Tolerance
Full Sun
Part-Shade
Shade

Water Conditions

Almost No Water
Little Water
Moderate Water

Wildlife Relationships

Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Deer Resistant
Good Forage Plant
Hummingbirds
Larval Host

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