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Showy Milkweed

Asclepias speciosa

CommonPlant
Illustration of Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)

Showy Milkweed lives up to its name with large, fragrant pink flowers that attract a wide range of pollinators. It is a critical plant for monarch butterflies and adds beauty to any landscape.

Habitat
Found in open areas such as fields, roadsides, and prairies.
Diet
Supports monarch butterflies and is visited by bees and other pollinators.
How common
Common

Best time to see a Showy Milkweed

The best time to see a Showy Milkweed is June–July, when about 68% of U.S. sightings happen, based on 25,314 research-grade iNaturalist observations.

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