| Description | Similar to Common Milkweed but less aggressive. Plants in the Asclepias genus are the exclusive hosts to Monarch Butterfly eggs. If you plant Milkweed, you're sure to see Monarchs and their larva. Grows to about 3 ft. tall and 2 ft. wide with large oval pubescent leaves. Fragrant spikey pink flowers form clusters atop sturdy stems June through August. The flowers turn into 2-3 in. long golden seed pods in fall. Hardy to -40°F Maximum Elevation: 7,000 ft. |
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| SKU | ASC-MIL |
| Flower Color Group | Pink |
| Flowering Season | Summer |
| USDA Hardiness Zone | 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 |
| Growth Rate | Fast |
| Water Needs | Low, Moderate |
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| Mature Height | 30-42" |
| Mature Width | 18-24" |
| Mature Size (generic) | PERENNIAL (2-3 Ft. Tall) |
| Name | Showy Milkweed |
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