Latin Name: Asclepias speciosa
 
Blooms: Purple, Summer
Seeds or Berries Ripen: Autumn
Spreads Best Via: Rhizomes and Seeds
Moisture: Medium, Medium - Dry, Dry
Light Requirements: Full Sun
Soil Type: Sand, Clay, Loam
Cultural Location: Prairies, Savannas and Open Areas
Height: 90 - 120cm
Spacing: 30cm
Propagation: Seeds
Germination Code: C(30)
Wildlife Benefits: Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host Plant for Monarch Butterfly
Deer Resistant: Yes
Transplanting: Difficult
Perennial
Winter Interest: Minimal