About Showy
A tall milkweed that will not spread invasively like the common milkweed (A. syriaca). It has softly felted gray leaves and dramatically structured pink flowers, June–August, that are sweetly fragrant. Attracts butterflies and bees. Average to dry soil. Colorado seed source.
About Milkweed
Milkweed leaves are the only food source of monarch caterpillars. Their flowers are also a great nectar source for the butterflies and bees. You’ll be surprised by the different leaf shapes, fragrances, and flower colors these native milkweed varieties have to offer, from orange to pink to white. Milkweed is
taprooted, so once it’s planted, it’s hard to move.
Pot Size & Price
3.5-in. pot
$4.00
Height
48"
Sunlight Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun
Plant Traits
Bees
Birds
Butterflies
Minnesota Native
Poisonous
