The tender new growth coming back was what the monarch was probably attracted to. The flowers form on top of the stems and are rounded clusters of rosy-pink flowers. Good luck with your new plants! This sun-loving asclepias grows well in dry, fast-draining soil and requires little supplemental water once established. there’s some good resources here: It is now fall and my snowy milkweed is turning yellow and done for the season in Oregon. Plant in early to late spring for a lovely multi-season showing... See what our other customers are checking out today. The Showy Asclepias is just like its name, a beautiful showy plant that is an excellent nectar sources for butterflies and hummingbirds! if you are looking for a more “aggressive” spreading milkweed common milkweed (asclepias syriaca) would be a good option. The flowers are a great source of nectar for butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, and other beneficial insects. Unfortunately, I didn’t get them planted in the fall. I will also add them to a sunny area in the back but the soil is far more acidic in that area because of a species of asian pine tree. Some of our showy plants weren’t looking so good early in the summer so I cut them back. Now, I’m reading about butterflysome and getting excited. Thanks so much, B. I’ve never heard of showy milkweed being planted in Hawaii…I would contact a master gardner program (if they have those in Hawaii?) Probably OK in colder climates. I just wanted to let you know that monarch caterpillars will eat other leaves like marigolds, & pentas. (Asclepias speciosa) A gorgeous pollinator attractor plant that is host to the monarch butterfly and others. Is Tropical Milkweed Killing Monarch Butterflies? Hi Kris, if you have limited space, you might consider non-aggressive rhizome spreaders like: Blue mist flower seeds a lot but is easy to pull and bee balm spreads a bit too. But, I thought, like you said, that they would come back. I’ve found this growing wild near me – Colorado Springs – and I’d like to collect some seeds but what do they look like? Insects besides butterflies that tolerate milkweed toxins include the large milkweed bug (Oncopeltus fasciatus), common milkweed bug (Lygaeus kalmii), red milkweed beetle (Tetraopes tetrophthalmus), blue milkweed beetle (Chrysochus cobaltinus), and some aphids (Aphis spp.). I would like to grow milk weed next to my grassy neighbor’s field, which is cut regularly but all organic. Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a native American perennial from seed. Showy milkweed | Asclepias sullivantii (zones 3-9) Pink and purple flowers. Did great at first, cats prefer it above all others, but the plants died. It sent up more shoots and one year butterfly caterpillars completely devoured the leaves. ( mid October ) I need to increase my milk thistle stock!!!! Grow Showy Milkweed from fresh Asclepias speciosa flower seeds. Establishment Collect seeds after pods have ripened, but before they have split open. The instructions do not say anything about a cold treatment but other things I’ve read say they should be refrigerated for 2 months. Unfortunately my last one died from the NPV virus…. Hi Mary, I’m not sure how deep rhizomes can potentially grow. Sold by PLS pounds There is lots of info on the website that should help you get started: Please avoid tropical milkweed to help monarchs. I live in Tenerife Spain. I moved some into full sun this spring to see if that makes a difference. The stout stems have opposite spade-shaped leaves that are fuzzy on both sides with rather woolly hairs below. I would try the water garden and see how it works out…good luck! I’d somehow gathered that I couldn’t plant it here … but, I have discovered that Asclepias-speciosa does grow in this climate. I have a 5 year old swamp milkweed plant and tropical milkweed that have never shown any sign of monarch activity. is this correct? Showy Milkweed - (Asclepias speciosa) This widespread milkweed is a stout single to multi-stemmed plant with large opposite leaves that terminate in several umbels near the top of the stem with large pink to purplish flowers. I don’t want it spreading everywhere because I have a rather small yard and already am having a little trouble with common MW spreading through the rhizomes. Showy milkweed is a member of the milkweed family Asclepiadaceae (now placed in Apocynaceae, the dogbane family). Hi Thad, eggs and caterpillars can both be hard to see on milkweed so it’s best to check thoroughly before discarding stalks. Just follow the spacing guidelines and you should be good…. Can anyone had a problem with Asclepias Speciosa (showy milkweed) being invasive? Showy milkweed has 70,000 to 100,000 seeds per pound, so sowing at a rate of one pound pure live seed per acre will result in 1- 2 seeds per square foot. I don’t see why you won’t attract lots of butterflies next to you neighbors cut field since there are no chemicals being used. The seeds are brown so I assume Asclepsis speciosa. Both Showy Milkweed and Common Milkweed can be grown from Milkweed seeds, and they are greatly used in butterfly gardens. Can they be planted in the spring? The cuttings should be dug when the plant is dormant (generally by October). good luck! Showy milkweed leaves are slightly toxic and impart this toxicity to the feasting caterpillars- giving them their primary defense mechanism! Hi Gail, I have not heard showy milkweed called a ‘water garden’ plant before. Hi Orin, we pull both showy and common from the garden…I don’t mind doing it because they’re pretty easy to pull and both species attract monarchs and other wildlife into the garden so a little extra work is ok. Showy definitely gets used as a host plant, so keep searching! You can also fall plant plants in fall or spring. Hi Robin, speciosa is a somewhat aggressive grower with underground rhizomes so it probably wouldn’t be one of the best species to grow in containers. Propagation by rhizome cuttings is easy and reliable. Seal and place bag in an area where the temperature is around 60°F for 2-3 days. Both are doing great. The one gram packets contain approximately 100 seeds of Asclepias speciosa. I’ve sought to pull out most of it, in favor of fascicularis which came back after being cut down in November. Milkweed species grow throughout the United States. Shipping calculated at checkout. Its 5" long Its fuzzy leaves are often covered with the caterpillars of Monarch butterflies in summer. There are links that go to pages with more info and also links to buy if you are interested. Unfortunately the bermuda (type) grass has also grown up all around them. I have some questions about speciosa. Put them in a container where they’re protected in case of spills. Only aphids, milkweed bugs, bees and the occasional wasp have I seen on the narrow leaf. I live in Sacramento, and am trying to keep my back yard in native plants only. Showy Milkweed will produce beautiful clusters of pale pink flowers. Plant Showy Milkweed seeds anywhere to help with pollinator conservation. Showy milkweed is the first milkweed species I found when I went out looking for milkweed in my community. Whenever you can start plants from cuttings it gives you a huge head start compared to seed starting. Is there any chance of the rhizomes growing under a (six-foot wooden) fence and invading the neighbor’s yard? As you can see in this photo the common milkweed seeds … Refrigerate now and germinate mid summer? I am doubling my small butterfly garden and so I haven’t planted the area yet. They also like common milkweed and butterfly weed. When you don’t see monarchs, take more time to improve your garden. I am so happy to hear that the milkweed is difficult and spreads and moves in. Now that a new Spring is upon us I wonder if it is possible to start stem cuttings from Showy Milkweed or could I try to transplant young second-year plants, as they are just starting to sprout. Also, would butterflies even look for a plant that is 8 feet above ground level? Place seed on damp paper towel. I tried the milk spray, but still no luck. I'm in the process of testing the method using common milkweed seeds. Pick a location with full sun and prepare soil for good drainage, if needed. It is a tangle of vines, grasses and daylilies. Due to the underground rhizomes spread on this plant, my concern is will this plant become invasive to the point of overtaking a flower bed and eventually grow in my lawn. Showy milkweed seeds need 30 days of cold stratification to improve germination, Sow the seeds about 1/4 inch deep. I live in Los Angeles and its been pretty warm, but my milkweed is all yellow and there are some black spots on it. Showy Milkweed will produce beautiful clusters of pale pink flowers. I also had a huge Mexican Sunflower all fall and don’t this year, no red to speak of to attract them. Last year, I had Monarch sightings in my garden from February through November, but I had quite a bit more Tropical milkweed. The only way I know to get rid of the aphids is to hose them off the plant but it’s hard to keep up with that as the plants proliferate throughout the season. Compra a precios bajos Showy Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias speciosa) 10+ Rare Medicinal Herb Seeds + FREE Bonus 6 Variety Seed Pk - a $29.95 Value! Hi Michelle, butterflies find nectar plants and milkweed through sight and smell…finding plants 8 feet above ground level will not be a problem…. I know bees do. There are many factors that contribute to whether you will see monarchs or note: weather, pesticide use, garden plants, etc.. Or leave it be till spring? How do I start from seeds? The flowers are discolored with black and are wilted. Hi Maximus, it’s a good idea to cut back not only because of fungus, but to discard foliage/stems with OE spores. We have a large pollinator garden with different types of milkweed and the showy seems to send out rhizomes which are coming up in the middle of our other plant groupings such as liatris. If your milkweed is in good condition and there are monarchs in your area, they should gift you some eggs at some point. Exposing the seeds to cold temperatures for a short time simulates the natural cycle of dormancy. Would love to hear feedback before it’s too late! Is this ok or recommended to do? Hi Kris, this really depends on what space you have available and how many plants you have. Hello Tony! Hi John, there are many species of milkweed you could plant in Colorado and many ways it can be propagated from fall planting seeds, winter sowing, starting seeds indoors, direct sowing in spring. Tony, thanks for the reply. Showy milkweed has 70,000 to 100,000 seeds per pound, so sowing at a rate of one pound pure live seed per acre will result in 1- 2 seeds per square foot. It’s not necessarily always the type of milkweed they choose, but the condition of the plants at the time of the visit. Hi, I have showy milkweed in my garden but I do not have any caterpillars eating them, no eggs being laid that I can see but a few Monarchs did feed on the flowers this year. The flower seed can be sown directly outdoors in the fall. I wonder how well milkweed does as a potted plant, as I have no place other than a deck to plant things. Please Message/Call for Price 620-398-2231. Monarchs only eat milkweed. I’m assuming seeds need to be planted in Fall … what about sprouted plants? I know its the beginning of the dormant season (my first year of growing it), so shall I cut it down to the ground? I would try several species of milkweed to see if one grows best in your soil conditions. Once they find you, they’ll keep coming back. Similar to Common Milkweed in looks, Showy Milkweed has soft, pastel pink flower clusters with longer petals. I have always went out and cut the stalks down to ground level at this time. The transplanting worked (not all of them though so if you try it plant a few) but the milkweed did come back where I thought I had dug it all up. Fill the peat pots three-quarters to the top with potting soil. $7 50 $7.50. does this have to be replanted each year or does it stay the same plant and reblooms, hi Lola, it’s a perennial plant in USDA hardiness zones 3-9. I love your webiste, it helped me so much during my first year of raising monarchs. Showy milkweed grows in well-drained soil in full or nearly full sun, in pastures, meadows, forest clearings, untilled fields, roadsides, and ditch banks, from sea level to 6,250 ft. 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. Our dogs have never touched milkweed, and we have many varieties growing in our garden. thank you, Hi Belinda, common and showy milkweed can look pretty bad by season’s end, but they are generally hardy perennials. As for your parsley, those were probably black swallowtail caterpillars that you saw. Growing Instructions: Start Davis Showy Milkweed seeds outdoors in late November. I don’t want to spray pesticide or anything else that has chemicals. Each piece of rhizome should have at least one bud. They are smaller than they started out but have survived. I’m in IL zone 5a. These insects can occasionally cause feeding damage. Its blossoms are of a soft, rich pink and deliciously fragrant. If so, how deep a pot should I use? If you cut back the plants now, you will definitely get some fresh foliage. I have found that the plant ends up getting so much black on it when I let the aphids be that I doubt it is attractive to monarchs. Good luck! Most milkweed species will have a better germination rate with cold treatment: Before you plant, I suggest figuring out which species you have and asking if the seeds have received cold treatment. Hi Pamela, gardening is always an experiment and there are a variety of factors that will determine how many butterflies you will attract. I live in CO (Denver), and I’ve only started reading about milkweed. There are 75-100 seeds per packet, enough for at least 25 to 30 plants. For warm weather varieties (like tropical), I don’t refrigerate, but just soak the seeds in warm water for 24 hours before planting. I also have successfully transplanted second year Swamp Milkweed as the root structure is not that developed. I’ll defer to the pet experts on this one though: Animal Poison Control Info Hope this helps! It is supposed to be hardy down to zone 8. I have a bed of day lillies from the 50’s that is many feet deep with pods. Vinca has no difficulty there. Germination can occur as quickly as one week but may take longer. Now, so it’s ready for fall planting in hardiness zone 7a. Showy Milkweed (Asclepias Speciosa) - This perennial plant can be easily established by sowing Asclepias seeds. Maybe it will join the day lillies. I am a little worried about how invasive this plant will be. Butterfly milkweed stems are hairy, erect, and grow in numerous clumps... Showy Partridge Pea Chamaecrista fasciculata is an annual erect legume plant that reaches a height of 1 to 3 feet. What size of an area for just showy would you recommend? You could always try a couple to see how they grow, but there are other varieties that will grow more reliably in containers: I planted showy milkweed plants this spring in New Mexico. Two to six feet is kind of a wide range, and while I plan to plant them where they’ll have plenty of headroom, it would be nice to have an idea of where they’re going if at all possible. Hi Debbie, monarch caterpillars don’t eat those plants, but could use them as a place to molt or form their chrysalis. Individual Asclepias flowers look like crowns, with the corolla (petals) reflexed, and hoods above the corolla. Ecological Function The native milkweeds are famous for being a host plant for the monarch Place 1-2 cold stratified seeds in each pot. And shall I water it while its dormant? The species name, tuberosa, means full of swellings or knobs, referring to the enlarged root system." Would this variety of milkweed do well in a container? I have started showy from rhizome cuttings very successfully! I can tell you, I’ve grown it on the dryer side of our house and it has not thrived so we are planning on transplanting to some new areas this fall. In prime growing conditions your plants can grow to 6 feet. Counts done at the Aberdeen, Idaho Plant Materials Center indicate there are approximately 240 seeds in each pod and 70,000-80,000 seeds/lb, so approximately 300 pods are needed to collect one pound of cleaned seed. I live in Houston, where summers are long, hot and humid. This is an exciting time of year! Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) adds character and interest to a wide range of garden settings and more importantly, attracts Monarch butterflies. They have been easy to pull so far…. Seeing as it doesn’t drop below 12 degrees at night here in the winter and the days are in the 20s, what is the best way to germinate my seeds as I need many more plants as soon as possible. Bloodflower or tropical milkweed| Asclepias syriaca (zones 9-11) Red-orange with yellow flowers. Do you think the milkweed will survive in a large planter? John Torrey, a Columbia University botanist, recorded this species for science in 1820 from a specimen found near the Canadian River. The ornamental blooms are like fireworks bursting in lavender to rose colors. Gently add water until soil is damp. I don’t see any reason to delay cutting back. Will the roots survive and thrive in the spring. What are the prospects for this species here? Thanks. I don’t want to grow another huge milkweed batch from seed last this spring if I don’t have to. If you don’t want tropical in your garden, it works well as a container plant too. Sow these seeds in late fall when soil temperatures are below 50 degrees to allow the seed to stratify naturally. Hi Felicie, if you dig deep to get the entire tap root, fall is a good time for transplanting. Also, is there any way to predict how tall they’ll grow? Cold, moist stratification for up to three months may improve seed germination in showy milkweed. Milkweeds need cold-stratification, which simulates cold weather. PS you might try growing some in a different microclimate of your yard to see if it thrives in different growing conditions. Propagation by rhizome cuttings is easy and reliable. Any advice from anyone is appreciated as there is little info on the web. Stem cuttings work best for propagating tropical milkweed and they also work well with native butterfly weed. I think all other varieties are fine. Milkweed should be excluded from hay or prepared feeds. I will remove seed pods, but will ‘volunteer’ plants from the rhizomes (or the rhizomes themselves) choke out other milkweed/nectar plants even if I pull them? It has spread each year but no flowers. Thanks! This plant likes to live in the full sun where it attracts all sorts of bees, butterflies, and birds. Monarch Butterfly Garden- Bring Home the Butterflies, Butterfly Garden Ideas and Gardening Tips to Attract Monarchs, Swallowtails, Hummingbirds, and other Precious Pollinators, Asclepias speciosa: showy milkweed, showy butterfly weed, creek milkweed, Greek milkweed, Asclepias speciosa also attracts checkerspots, hairstreaks, honeybees, hummingbirds, painted lady butterflies, pale swallowtails, sphinx moths, queens, tiger swallowtails, variegated fritillaries  and more… (If you know of others, please comment below.). I’m in upstate NY. Both seedlings and cuttings will usually bloom in the second year, although cuttings will occasionally bloom their first year. Only time will tell…, Aloha, Is it dangerous to plant showy milkweed in the islands? If not, you might be better off getting a few plants for this season and planting your seeds directly in fall: you could also split them and plant some now, and some when autumn rolls around…good luck! I purchased 3 varieties for our CO climate. Everyone says the aphids should be left alone because bugs will eat them. Showy milkweed is a native herbaceous perennial from widespread rhizomes, which produce stems that grow to 1½ to 5 ft tall in summer. Milkweed stems die in winter, and new stems emerge in spring. I would keep the patch separate from other garden plants. I have not had a Monarch host on it but plenty of these beetles and I really enjoy watching them. A prolific and important nectar source for Monarch butterflies, bees, and other beneficial bugs. My patio has both southern and western exposures. Irrigation the first year will improve survival. Grow Showy Milkweed from fresh Asclepias speciosa flower seeds. The monarchs have begun to leave their overwintering grounds in Mexico and are heading North!Starting milkweed seeds indoors is a great way to ensure you will have milkweed plants ready for them when they arrive. Hi, Tony: I have cold-stratified A. speciosa seeds that I’ll direct-sow in almost full sun in soil that stays moist most of the year. Stems and foliage exude milky latex sap when cut. Swamp milkweed is a long-blooming native that attracts a ton of pollinators each summer. I have a lot of showy milkweed (asclepias speciosa). Do you know of a way I can get rid of the aphids? I have fought the bamboo by digging up the roots and digging a trench and still it invades. Milkweed seed viability remains high for most of a decade. Would appreciate any input on this. showy milkweed is definitely a host plants that monarchs use. Plant seeds 1/8" deep and 18” apart, using 3 seeds per hole. I just bought a showy milkweed in a garden center but they said it was a water garden plant so I put it in a water garden. Dig deep to get the root and make sure the soil doesn’t dry out while the roots acclimate. It might work out better for you, but I would check with a local nursery or gardener that grows it…good luck! Another species that relies on Showy milkweed in my part of the country (Central Washington State) is the Milkweed Beetle, not to be confused with the Milkweed Bug. I actually took rhizome cuttings with small sprouts from existing Showy Milkweed and it appears I now have a two dozen new plants in the meadow patch. Please plant milkweed to help the butterflies. Or wait until Fall to plant and let nature take care of the cold treatment? I don’t want to introduce an invasive species. This is a host plant of the Monarch butterfly. The cold, dormant planting will aid the germination of the seed in spring when temperatures warm. I’ve taken them off these leaves and put them back on the milkweeds. Look on the internet for more info. good luck! I’d like to have A. Speciosa in my garden, but want to keep it under control. Check these out: I live in an apartment in Las Vegas, and am fortunate to have a large patio. Plus, the winter-sowed Butterfly Weed took off and I have about four dozen to plant in the garden and meadow. Growing Showy Milkweed from flower seed is very rewarding. Enjoy the rest of your season…. Unit price / per . I thought they liked poor soil, but I’m not sure what the problem is. Each year, you will probably find some variation in what attracts them, so it’s best to have 3-4 varieties to choose from. Fall is a great time for fall planting milkweed and nectar plants! Hi Heather, if you fall plant or winter sow, your winter weather will give the seeds a natural cold moist stratification. This perennial plant can get up to 6 feet high in good conditions, and sports gorgeous pink, rose and purple blossoms. We don’t see a lot of honey bees in our region (lots of bumble bees though) I know that honey bees like the milkweed on this page (speciosa). Hi Jonathon, you can do it now or wait until spring…, First year growing showy in central Indiana zone 5b. We have most of our patch in partial shade and it has not flowered either in 3 seasons. It is a magnet for butterflies and bees, offering nectar-rich blooms of pink and burgundy held in … Being a native wildflower it is drought tolerant and appropriate for dry gardens. We are happy to offer one of the showiest milkweeds, with a wide range in California, always a pleasure to see. If it doesn’t grow well this season, I would consider transplanting or amending the soil in its current location…you could also transplant some to a different microclimate of your garden now and see which area the plants seem happier. 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