Showy Milkweed, Asclepias speciosa
• Perennial
• Seed Depth: 1/4 inch
• Seed Spacing: ~2 seeds every 12-16 inches
• When to Sow Outside: 2-4 weeks before last frost in the spring or in the fall when soil temperatures are in the 50s
• When to Start Inside: 6-8 weeks before last frost date in spring
• Special Germination Instructions: benefits from a 30 day stratification period
• Host plant for: monarch butterflies & tussock moths
• Light requirements: prefers full sun
• Soil Requirements: average, well drained soil, drought tolerant once established
• Size: typically 3-5 feet tall, can get up to 6 feet tall
• Flower color: light pink/purple
• Bloom time: summer
Approximately 30 seeds