Showy Milkweed Leaf. If your milkweed is in good condition and there are monarchs in your area they should gift you some eggs at some point. I observed monarchs in nearly all cycles of life on these plants in 2014.
It also has some medicinal and other uses. 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. I found at least five monarch eggs on the undersides on showy milkweed.
The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies hummingbirds bees and other beneficial insects.
There are many factors that contribute to whether you will see monarchs or note. If your milkweed is in good condition and there are monarchs in your area they should gift you some eggs at some point. The gray green leaves are opposite 4 to 7 inches long oval and covered in velvety hairs. I found three caterpillars that were actively eating the leaves of the milkweed.