Description:
Asclepias speciosa, commonly known as showy milkweed, is a robust perennial native to western North America. It features green to silvery-green foliage and pink to white star-shaped flowers that bloom in summer. This plant is drought-tolerant and serves as a host for monarch butterflies and other pollinators. Its milky sap and woolly seed pods have been used medicinally and for crafting by Native Americans.
Sources:
- [1] Asclepias speciosa: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [2] Asclepias speciosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [3] Showy Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
- [4] Asclepias speciosa: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [5] Asclepias speciosa: Plant Delights. Visit Source
- [6] Showy Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds: Botanical Interests. Visit Source
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Last Updated June 30, 2025
| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Botanical Interests | Showy Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds |
Yes
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$2.99 |
| Plant Delights | Asclepias speciosa |
No
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$4.00 |