Showy Milkweed is a native North American perennial plant highly valued for its attractive flowers and its significance in supporting monarch butterflies. Showy Milkweed displays large, showy clusters of pink to purplish-pink flowers with distinct hoods and horns. The flowers are held in umbrella-like clusters atop sturdy stems and are highly attractive to pollinators. Product Information Botanic Name: Asclepias speciosa Application or Use: Ornamental, Conservation, Habitat Germination Time: 10 - 14 days, under optimal conditions Growing Locations: Warm Season, Transition Zone, Cool Season Height: 3 feet Sunlight Requirements: 8+ hours, full sun for best results Advantages: Adapted to many soil types; showy blooms, excellent for landscaping; attracts pollinators. When to Plant: Recommended planting time is spring and summer when nighttime temperatures are consistently 65+ degrees.    Product Information These remarkable plants typically grow to heights ranging from 2 to 4 feet, forming clumps and producing multiple flower clusters. Showy Milkweed blooms in late spring to early summer, showcasing its colorful and fragrant flowers. The blooms attract various pollinators, especially butterflies like monarchs. The plant's foliage consists of large, broad, and somewhat hairy leaves arranged along the stems. The leaves provide a lush backdrop to the showy flowers. Showy Milkweed thrives in well-drained soil and prefers full sun. It's relatively adaptable and can grow in various soil types but prefers moderate moisture. The flowers of Showy Milkweed are highly attractive to pollinators, particularly monarch butterflies, which lay their eggs on the plant and rely on it as a food source for their caterpillars. Showy Milkweed is popular in native plant gardens, butterfly gardens, and naturalized areas for its attractive flowers and its role in supporting monarch butterflies during their life cycle. Once established, Showy Milkweed is relatively low-maintenance. Deadheading spent blooms can encourage continuous flowering, and allowing seed pods to form supports its role in the monarch butterfly life cycle. Showy Milkweed is treasured for its beautiful and fragrant flowers, its significance in supporting pollinators, especially monarch butterflies, and its contribution to native plant landscapes and wildlife habitats. *Product packaging may appear different than what is pictured.