Asclepias speciosa

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Call to confirm current supply. Availability as of April 3, 2025:
We do not ship.

Notes	4in
dormant; young	3 @ $6.50

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Asclepias speciosa plant characteristics

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Plant Type

Perennials

Plant Characteristics

Bloom Time
Summer

Exposure
Sun
Part Shade

Flower Color
Pink
Purple

Water Requirements
Occasional This plant requires water every 2-4 weeks
Infrequent This plant requires water every 4-6 weeks
Dry This plant survives on rainfall once established, except during periods of prolonged winter drought

Additional Characteristics
California Native This plant is native to California
Drought Tolerant This is a drought-tolerant plant
Butterfly nectar plant This plant provides nectar for butterflies
Butterfly larval plant Butterflies use this plant to lay eggs and as a food source for growing caterpillars
Attracts Pollinators This plant attracts bees, butterflies and other pollinators
Deer-Resistant This plant is frequently resistant to deer browsing
Meadow This category includes grasses and other non-woody plants suitable for a meadow

A note about our inventory:

We take a field inventory every few weeks from February through December. We last updated our inventory on April 3, 2025. Availability fluctuates wildly in our small nursery; it's always best to call to check current supply. Prices subject to change.

Please Note: We do not do mail order and we do not ship plants.

This list reflects retail prices. Landscape and Nursery professionals will need to establish their wholesale status with us to purchase at wholesale prices.

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