Showy Milkweed. The very fragrant blooms give way to prominent 2 3 inch long seed pods and the leaves turn bright gold in the fall. Showy milkweed blooms between may and september.
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In california it is found in the sierras and coast ranges from tulare county to modoc and siskiyou counties. Showy milkweed is definitely a host plants that monarchs use. Asclepias speciosa showy milkweed is an erect clump forming perennial prized for its brilliant spherical clusters of fragrant pinkish white starry flowers which bloom from late spring to early summer.
The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies hummingbirds bees and other beneficial insects.
This flowering plant is a hairy erect perennial. There are many factors that contribute to whether you will see monarchs or note. Showy milkweed is definitely a host plants that monarchs use. The very fragrant blooms give way to prominent 2 3 inch long seed pods and the leaves turn bright gold in the fall.
