Milkweed Asclepias Speciosa. Asclepias speciosa supply tough fibers for making cords and ropes and for weaving a coarse cloth. Syriaca with which it sometimes hybridizes at the eastern limits of its distribution these species are similar in appearance and growth form tall and robust but can be distinguished by the layer of fine white hairs on speciosa and flowers that look like small crowns.
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Milkweed seed viability remains high for most of a decade. Add to my plant list. This flowering plant is a hairy erect perennial that grows to about 4.
It s smaller growing 2 4 tall with large leaves.
This flowering plant is a hairy erect perennial that grows to about 4. This perennial is better for manicured gardens because it doesn t spread as quickly or as aggressively as common m. Add to my plant list. Asclepias speciosa is a native milkweed for the western half of us and canada.
