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Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed)

Asclepias speciosa

Showy Milkweed
Zone: 4a, 4b, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
Exposure: Sun
Plant Category: Annuals, Perennials, Bulbs, Etc.
Height: Maximum 2 feet
Width: Maximum 2 feet
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Minn.to BC, south to Tex.; Cal., this pretty milkweed can be found along creeks--unlike others preferring drier sites; the whole 1-3' plant is densely whi.tomentose ; produces its reddish-green flowers in l.sum. S-PSh/M-W
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Submitted by Ref: Plantlust.com on 11/8/2012 4:19 PM

Frosty white buds open to form a dome of fragrant, clove scented, pale pink stars. Ornamental seed pods are entertaining to observe. North American native. 2 x 2 feet.

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Fourth Corner Nurseries Bellingham, WA Email now 360-592-2250 Bare Root: 4 Container: 1 Liner: 4 Seedling: 4
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    Native Plantscapes NW LLC Hillsboro, OR Email now 971-226-4308 Container: X
    Sevenoaks Native Nursery LLC Albany, OR Email now 541-757-6520 Bare Root: 3 Container: 2 Seedling: 3
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    Trillium Gardens Eugene, OR Email now 541-937-5413 Container: 3 Liner: 3
    Willamette Gardens Corvallis, OR Email now 541-990-0948 Container: 1