Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Light:

Sun - at least half-day

Flowering:

Mid summer

Soil:

Average to dry

Height:

48 inches

Color:

Pink

Hardiness:

Hardy zone 3 native

Uses:

Butterfly and pollinator gardens. Naturalizing.

Care:

Very similar to common milkweed. A bit showier. Established plants can spread aggressively.

Native:

Yes