15 Seeds Showy Milkweed Asclepias speciosa Native Perennial Flower

Showy Milkweed is a native perennial known for its clusters of star-shaped pink and white blooms that appear through summer atop upright stems. Its distinctive flowers and broad gray-green leaves make it a striking addition to meadows, pollinator gardens, and naturalized landscapes.
In the garden, Showy Milkweed works well in borders, wildflower plantings, and cottage-style beds. The blooms are followed by large seed pods that open to release silky-tufted seeds. Plants grow upright and clump-forming, reaching their full presence in sunny positions with well-drained soil.
Species: Asclepias speciosa
Type: Herbaceous perennial
Plant_Habit: Upright, clump-forming
Sun: Full sun
Soil: Well-drained, tolerates average to dry conditions
Days_to_Harvest: Not applicable
Zones: 3 to 9
Germination: Cold stratification recommended to improve germination
Sowing: Surface sow and press lightly into soil
Spacing: 18 to 24 inches
Notes: Native perennial valued for ornamental blooms and seed pods