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