Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

plant type:

forb

lifecycle:

perennial

growing season:

warm

Acceptable Soil Types:

Clay

Loam

Sand

Gravel

Acceptable Soil conditions:

Alkaline

Min elevation:

4000

Max elevation:

8000

Counties:

Apache

Coconino

Greenlee

Navajo

Germination Requirements:

3 month cold stratification will enhance germination

Best Suited for these Site conditions:

ColdDisturbanceFireRiparian

Best Suited for these Management goals:

Drought resilienceErosion controlPollinator habitat

toxic for some animals and tends to be weedy

Commercial availability:

Commonly available

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