Asclepias speciosa - Davis｜ Other Products

Undeniably gorgeous in leaf and bloom, everyone who can should grow our native perennial “Showy Milkweeds” as they are a host for Western Monarch Butterflies. This distinctive ‘Davis’ variety is easier and more vigorous than the species, and we love the silvery, downy foliage. Thrives in poor, dry, well-drained soil as well as regular garden soil. FRAGRANT flower clusters are 4-5” across of velvety pink and white star-flowers appear in late Spring to late Summer, then goes deciduous. But don’t worry, it will return next Spring with more stems.Now this is important: Asclepias speciosa looks terrible in a 4” pot and ships dormant until June. But don’t dismay – just plant it – water it a bit the first year and don’t fret if it disappears – it’s just going temporarily dormant. Once established, you’ll be delighted with the fruits of your patience and so will our Monarchs, who can smell a milkweed a mile off. Look for their incredible chrysalises, glossy turquoise and emerald ringed with unbelievable glimmering gold beads.
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Brand:Annie's AnnualsCategory:Annie's AnnualsSKU:AA005Tags:4-inch, AnniesAnnuals, Asclepias, Asclepias Speciosa, Bloom Season:Spring, Bloom Season:Summer, Davis, Exclude from Google Ads, Features:Attracts Bees / Bee Plants, Features:Attracts Butterflies, Features:California Natives, Features:Deer Resistant, Features:Good for Pollinators & Wildlife, Features:Gopher Resistant, Flower Color:Green, Flower Color:Pink-Magenta, Flower Color:Silver Foliage, Flowering, Google Ads - Seasonal Plants - Perennial, Life Cycle:Perennial, Milkweed, NO-DROPSHIP, Plant Usage:Attracts Butterflies, Plant Usage:Hot & Dry Climates, Plant Usage:Plants for Cutting, Sun Requirements:Part Sun, Sun Requirements:Sun, USDA Zone:10, USDA Zone:4, USDA Zone:5, USDA Zone:6, USDA Zone:7, USDA Zone:8, USDA Zone:9, Water Requirements:Low Water