Asclepias speciosus |
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Showy Milkweed |
Description
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
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Anatomy
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Sun/Water
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Design
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
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
Very Low
Growth Rate
Moderate
Soil Type
Sandy, Clay, Loam, Rocky, Unparticular
Soil Condition
Average, Poor, Well-drained, Dry
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
n/a
Design Styles
Meadow, Mediterranean, Ranch, Spanish, Wild Garden
Accenting Features
Fragrance, Showy Flowers, Unusual Foliage, Unusual Shape
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer
Location Uses
Entry, Perennial Border, Shrub Border, Foundation, Parking Lot, Raised Planter, Walkways
Special Uses
Container, Erosion Control, Filler, Naturalizing
Attracts Wildlife
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Water Saving Tip:
Mulching and adding compost to soil can minimize evaporation and help soil absorb and store water.