Showy Milkweed
Showy Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa
Plant type:
Forb
Lifecycle:
Perennial
Growing season:
Warm
Soil
Acceptable soil conditions:
Clay,
Loam,
Sand,
Gravel
Soil Conditions:
Alkaline
Location
Min elevation:
4000
Max elevation:
8000
Counties:
Apache County,
Coconino County,
Greenlee County,
Navajo County
Reproduction & Growth
Germination requirements:
3 month cold stratification will enhance germination
Ecological
Best suited for these site conditions:
Cold
Disturbance
Fire
Riparian
Best suited for these management goals:
Erosion control
Pollinator habitat
Additional Information
Warning:
toxic for some animals
tends to be weedy
Commercial availability:
Commonly available