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