Plant Description
Asclepias speciosa
Showy Milkweed is a fragrant, flashy milkweed species native in Yamhill County. Milkweed is a host plant for monarch butterflies, but it is also a nectar plant for many other species of bees and butterflies as well.
A Showy Milkweed plant in bloom with light pink flowers.
PLANT CHARACTERISTICS
| Characteristic | Plant Information |
|---|---|
| Height | Up to 4 ft |
| Growth Rate | Moderate |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Moisture Use | Moderate |
| Drought Tolerance | High |
| Deer Browse | No |
| Wildlife Value | Great for insect pollinators |
| Hardiness | USDA Zones 3-9 |
| Bloom Time | June-August |
| Bloom Color | Light Pink |
| Habitat Type | Prairie or meadow |
SCIENTIFIC CLASSIFICATION
| Classification | Scientific Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Clade | Angiosperms |
| Clade | Eudicots |
| Order | Asterids |
| Family | Gentianales |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Species | A. speciosa |
