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Features
Family
Apocynaceae
Native
Mid-west to western US and Canada
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Planting Milkweed
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–16"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 12"–16" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–16" |
| Germination | 14–28 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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