Description
Scientific name: Asclepias speciosa
Range: Minnesota and points south and west
Light: Full Sun
Soil: Loam, Sand, Clay
Moisture: Medium, Medium-Dry, Dry
Benefits: Pollinators, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Deer Resistant
Height: 2′ to 4′
Blooms: Jul, Aug, Sep
Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Color: Lavender, Pink, Pinkish-Purple
Spacing: 1′ to 3′
Root: Rhizome and Taproot
OK, so this plant is not native to the U.P., but neither is purple coneflower. It’s up to you if you want to give it a shot. It’s super pretty when a clump blooms, and its flowers are very showy, as the name suggests. If you’re thinking of adding another milkweed to your Asclepias quiver, this could be the one.
