Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

Showy Milkweed is native to BC growing more so in the interior as well as in smaller groups along the coast.  Great plant for sunny dry/well drained areas.  This plant will naturally spread via underground rhizomes making a patch over time.

Height- 90cm

Lighting- Full sun

Soil- well drained/dry/mesic

Wildlife Value- Host plant for Monarch butterflies that occasionally make it into BC as well as a good nectar source for many pollinators.

Price/Size   1g/$13