Asclepias speciosa
Showy Milkweed
A rhizomatous species with a range primarily west of the Mississippi River.
General Product Information:
Item Number: ASCSPE01
Species Type: Native
Product Categories:
Herbaceous Flowering Species, Uplands & Meadows
Classification: Herbaceous Perennial
Characteristics: Erect-growing.
Habitat: Moist prairies.
Bloom Period: July to August
Flower Color: Rosy purple
Foliage Color: Green
Height: Up to 3.3 Ft
pH: 5.0 – 7.0
Indicator Regions (view map & key):
Northcentral & Northeast: FAC
Midwest: FAC
Eastern Mountains and Piedmont: FAC
Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain: FAC
Tolerances:
Shade: Full Sun
Drought: Low
Salt: No
Seed Information:
Approximate seeds per lb: 72,000
Seeding Rate: Please contact customer service for seeding rate information.
Truax Seedbox: Fluffy