Asclepias speciosa
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Asclepias speciosa


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This Milkweed species is native to much of the western half of the US, and blooms a stunning deep pink! The fragrant, starry clusters reach 4” across, atop 3’ upright, thick stems with large oval leaves. These beauties will bring the Monarchs & their striking caterpillars & chrysalises. Needs very little to no summer water once established, tolerating most soils including clayish. If happy, will form spreading clumps over time. Deer resistant!

USE OF BT UPDATE & GROWING NOTES:
We are pleased to announce that the California Department of Agriculture has recently lifted its requirement that our nursery use Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), as a naturally occurring biological insecticide (also commonly used on organically grown fruits and vegetables),  as control against LBAM (Light Brown Apple Moth) within the State of California.  As a result we are no longer using BT in our nursery.  Bt was known to be toxic to caterpillars, particularly the Monarch butterfly caterpillar, which is why we had always advised our customers to wait a growing season (or approximately one year) before introducing Monarch caterpillars to any Asclepias (Milkweed) plants.  Waiting a season also helps ensure the plants are large enough and have enough foliage to provide sufficient food and the BT has had time to wear off. 

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Item ID
125
Plant Type

Flowering

Pot Size
4-inch
LifeSpan

Perennial

Flower Colors

Pink-Magenta

Bloom Time

Spring, Summer

Zones

4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b

Sun Exposure

Sun

Water Needs

Regular Water

Special Features
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Attracts Butterflies

California Natives

Deer Resistant

Easy Reseeders

Fragrant

Under Oaks

Attracts Hummingbirds

Clay Tolerant

Drought Tolerant

Attracts Bees / Bee Plants

Good for Pollinators & Wildlife

Uses
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Hot & Dry Climates

Plants for Cutting

Our Guarantee
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Our priority is to deliver outstanding customer service, and we are committed to ensuring your satisfaction! If your plants arrive damaged or fail to thrive within 30 days of receipt, we will gladly issue a store credit or refund for the original purchase price of the plants.

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06/10/2024
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Beautiful plants
Although it took 5 days to receive, plant came in beautiful shape. Looking forward to first blooms!
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05/25/2024
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They spread!
This milkweed is gorgeous. ...but boy do they spread. And spread and spread. Make sure to put in a place to control.
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