Showy Milkweed California. 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. Mexican whorled milkweed asclepias fascicularis showy milkweed asclepias speciosa balloon plant milkweed asclepias physocarpa milkweed plants are neonicotinoid and pesticide free.
Showy milkweed is definitely a host plants that monarchs use. We recommend planting native milkweeds only. I found at least five monarch eggs on the undersides on showy milkweed.
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.
Showy milkweed is a perennial with three foot tall stems and large gray five inch leaves fruits 4 horns flowers compound 4 5 cluster like a forth of july firework. Showy milkweed is native to much of the western half of north america. Showy milkweed is a perennial with three foot tall stems and large gray five inch leaves fruits 4 horns flowers compound 4 5 cluster like a forth of july firework. One gallon 18 12 99 plants in production one gallon 14 view production.