ASCLEPIAS speciosa Showy Milkweed
It is an amazing horticulture plant for butterfly gardens. The star-liked pinkish flowers of Asclepias speciosa can attract your attention from a distance. It has grayish velvety appearance. Its native habitat ranges from sunny and dry to moist. Showy Milkweed is a self-fertile plant. It is used as a sweetener to make a sugary syrup. It can also be used to make chewing gum. However, it is poisonous in large amounts.
| Number of Seeds | Max Coverage Area (Square Ft.) | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.5OZ | 2,656 | 125 |
| 1OZ | 5,313 | 250 |
| 1/4LB | 21,250 | 1,000 |
| 1/2LB | 42,500 | 2,000 |
| 1LB | 85,000 | 4,000 |
| 5LB | 425,000 | 20,000 |
Scientific name: Asclepias speciosa
Common name: Showy Milkweed
Plant type: Herbaceous perennial
Family: Asclepiadaceae
Native range: Western North America
Full growth height: 2 to 6 feet
Width in across: 1 to 1.5 feet
Exposure: Full sun
Blooming season: May to June
Flower: Showy
Pollinators: Bees, insects, Lepidoptera (Moths & Butterflies)
Flower color: Purplish rose
Tolerate: Deer, drought
Water requirement: Dry to medium
Soil type: Clay, loam, sandy
Zones: 3 to 9