Details
| Plant Characteristics | |
| Species Name | Asclepias speciosa |
| Common Name | Showy Milkweed |
| Plant Type | Perennials |
| Height by Width | 4ft. x 10ft. |
| Flower Color | Pink, Magenta, Rose |
| Flowering Months | May, June, July, August, September |
| Sun Exposure | Inland-Sun |
| Water Requirement | Low |
| Soil Type | Clay, slow draining |
| Sowing Season | Spring/Summer |
| Sowing Difficulty Level* | Easy |
| Seeds Per Packet | 160 |
* Sowing difficulty levels:
- Easy: Sow in-ground or in pots with simple or no pretreatment
- Moderate: Sow in-ground or in pots with pretreatment; may produce staggered germination
- Difficult: Sow in pots with pretreatment and stratification; may produce staggered germination
