Showy Milkweed Seeds NW

Asclepias speciosa is a milky-sapped perennial plant in the dogbane family, known commonly as the showy milkweed and is found in the western half of North America.It is hardy in USDA zones 3-9, meaning it can withstand a wide range of temperatures. Sunlight: Thrives in full sun. Soil: Tolerant of poor soils, but prefers well-drained soil. Moisture: Can tolerate dry conditions, but also does well in medium to moist soils. Showy milkweed is a valuable plant for pollinators, attracting butterflies, hummingbirds, and other beneficial insects. Flowers: Has pinkish-purple flowers with longer, tapered petals. Leaves: Has lance-shaped leaves. Height: Can reach heights up to 1-1.5 meters (3-5 feet). Deer Resistant: Showy milkweed is deer-resistant. Low Maintenance: It is a low-maintenance plant, making it a good choice for gardens. Spreading: It can spread through underground rhizomes, so it\’s best to plant it in an area where it can naturalize.