Rose Creek ASCLEPIAS SPECIOSA, Showy Milkweed 3.5″ pot

$7.00

100 or more $4.50/each

75 in stock

Description

A unique ball of rose colored star flowers sits atop velvety, blue-green foliage, 1 1/2-3′ tall. Found most commonly roadside and along ditches across the western United States and British Columbia. Prefers moist soil and full sun. Honey bees, butterflies and hummingbirds LOVE this plant! It is the least poisonous of the milkweed family, but can still be harmful to livestock.
  • Drought Tolerant: moderate
  • Evergreen: No
  • Flower Color: dusty pink/rose
  • Mature Height: 1 1/2 – 3 feet
  • Sunshine: full sun
  • USDA Zone: 3
  • Deer Resistant: yes

THIS SEED SOURCE HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AND INCREASED BY THORN CREEK NATIVES ON PARADISE RIDGE NEAR MOSCOW, ID.  IN 2022 ROSE CREEK SEED TOOK OVER PRODUCTION, CONTINUING THE LEGACY OF THESE UNIQUE PALOUSE PRAIRIE NATIVES.

Additional information

Weight 0.81 lbs