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Asclepias speciosa - Showy Milkweed

Botanic Name

Asclepias speciosa

Common Name

Showy Milkweed

Size

H: 2' W: spreads

Water

Occ. H20/Dry

Soil

Clay

Sun

Part Shade, Sun

Bee favorite

Bee favorite

Attribute detail

Deer resistant

Deer resistant

(High)

Good w/ oaks

Good w/ oaks

Attribute detail

Attracts butterflies

Attracts butterflies

(Adults, Larvae)

Description

Showy Milkweed is found in many habitats throughout California. The large oval leaves are a fuzzy grey-green, held on four foot stalks topped with a rose-pink flower cluster. A dramatic plant for the back of a flower bed, as well as an indispensable plant for the wildlife gardener, attracting Monarch butterflies as well as many other beneficial insects. Winter dormant.

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24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

24" box

$5.00

Prices are subject to change without notice. Please call (650) 851-1668 to verify price and availability for all plants.

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12511 San Mateo Rd. Unit C (Highway 92)
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

(650) 851 - 1668

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(closed Sunday and Monday)

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Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

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