Showy Milkweed

Growth habit

Herbaceous

Perennation

Long-lived perennial

Native distribution

Midwest to Western North America

Location

Bioswale Garden

Source of plant

Jelitto Perennial Seeds

Description

Close to A. purpurescens, but distinguished by hoary aerial parts, axillary inflorescence, larger, starry, purple-pink flowers (lobes to 1.2cm). Fruit sometimes spiny. Drier western regions of North America.

USDA Hardiness Zone

2