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Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Showy Milkweed
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Native to Utah, Monarch butterflies depend on this species as habitat for caterpillars. Sweetly fragrant orbs of star-shaped flowers provide food for many pollinators. Tolerates a wide range of soil types and moisture content. Requires full sun. Perfect for butterfly gardens, naturalized areas, or cottage gardens.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Attracts pollinators.
- Deer resistant.
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Rabbit resistant.
- Fragrant.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
Quick answers
How big does Showy Milkweed get?
About 36"+ tall and 24" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Showy Milkweed need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Showy Milkweed need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Showy Milkweed grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Showy Milkweed deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Showy Milkweed in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Showy Milkweed wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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