Showy Milkweed

Showy Milkweed lives up to its name with spectacular, large ball-like clusters of pink and white flowers that bloom in early to mid-summer. Its lush, velvety foliage provides the perfect backdrop for the blossoms, which emit a pleasant fragrance that attracts an array of pollinators, including bees and butterflies. As a key food source for monarch caterpillars, it plays a crucial role in the conservation of this iconic butterfly species. Post-bloom, the flowers develop into large, attractive seed pods that can be used in dried flower arrangements.

• Water moderately; once established, showy milkweed is quite drought-resistant.
• Trim back in late winter to promote vigorous new growth in spring.
• Prefers well-drained soil but is adaptable to various soil types.
• Allow seedlings to grow to enhance the milkweed population or remove them to control the plant's spread.
• Milkweed seed pods can be easily collected, saved, and shared to propagate this powerful pollinator plant.