Asclepias speciosus |
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Showy Milkweed |
This beautiful perennial reaches 2'-4' tall and 3' wide. It spreads by underground colonies so it's a good plant for difficult slopes. Thick upright stems have large, hairy, gray leaves. Fragrant pink and white, star shaped clusters of flowers bloom in s
Plant Type
Perennial
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Width Range
n/a
Flower Color
Pink, White, Multi-Colored
Flower Season
Spring, Summer
Leaf Color
Grey Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
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Water between sunset and sunrise when temperatures and wind are the lowest.