Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

• Plant Type: Herbaceous perennial (dies back in winter)
• Mature Size: 3–4 ft tall, 2 ft wide
• Native Range: Western North America including California
• Flower Color: Pink to mauve, fragrant
• Bloom Time: Late spring through summer (May–August)

• Sun: Full sun
• Water: Moderate — more water-loving than narrow-leaf milkweed
• Soil: Tolerates clay, loam, sand; prefers moist soils
• USDA Zones: 3–9
• Drought Tolerant: Moderate — appreciates summer water

Orders ship within 2–3 business days.
Nationwide shipping available.
Local pickup available at Moosa Creek Nursery.

• Best Planting Time: Fall through spring
• Spacing: 24 inches apart
• Planting Depth: Set crown at soil level
• Establishment Water: Water 1–2 times weekly for first 6–8 weeks
• Long-Term Care: Cut back dead stems in late winter; spreads by rhizomes

• Attracts: Native bees, butterflies, hummingbirds
• Host Plant For: Monarch butterfly — essential larval host
• Deer Resistant: Yes — milky sap is mildly toxic
• Conservation Note: Native milkweed for Monarch recovery — avoid tropical milkweed

Every plant ships rooted in an individual 3-inch nursery container with soil. Plants are healthy, established, and ready to transplant on arrival.

• 3-Pack: 3 plants packed in one custom clamshell tray for safe shipping.
• 6-Pack: 6 plants packed in two custom clamshell trays (3 per tray).
• 32-Plant Tray: 32 plants in an industry-standard 32-cell propagation flat — ideal for landscape projects and large plantings.

Tip: For best results, plant within a few days of arrival. If you can't plant right away, place the tray in bright, indirect light and water lightly until ready.