Dave's Garden Daily Plant

Showy Milkweed
(Asclepias speciosa)

Type of plant: Perennials
Bloom color: Pink, Purple
Bloom time of year: Mid Summer, Late Summer/Early Fall
Sun requirements: Full Sun
Cold hardiness: Zone 3a to Zone 9b
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm), 36-48 in. (90-120 cm), 4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)

Photo by Xenomorf.

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