{"product_id":"showy-milkweed-asclepias-speciosa","title":"Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"544\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"175\"\u003eShowy Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e lives up to its name with \u003cstrong data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"265\"\u003ebold, spherical clusters of fragrant pink and white flowers\u003c\/strong\u003e that bloom in early to mid-summer. These intricate blooms perch above broad, velvety leaves that give the plant a lush, statuesque appearance in the garden. Standing 2 to 5 feet tall, it creates a striking presence in sunny borders, pollinator plantings, and prairie-style beds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"546\" data-end=\"909\"\u003eBeyond its ornamental value, Showy Milkweed is an \u003cstrong data-start=\"596\" data-end=\"619\"\u003eecological powerhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e. It’s a \u003cstrong data-start=\"628\" data-end=\"685\"\u003eprimary host plant for Monarch butterfly caterpillars\u003c\/strong\u003e, and its nectar-rich blooms attract native bees, hummingbirds, and other butterflies. After flowering, the plant produces large seed pods that add interest well into fall and can be used in dried floral arrangements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"987\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"963\" data-end=\"985\"\u003eWhy Choose Showy Milkweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eOne of the best milkweeds for Monarchs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eLarge, fragrant pink blooms with standout seed pods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eVelvety foliage adds structure to wild or formal plantings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"949\" data-end=\"989\"\u003eDeer-resistant, drought-tolerant, and long-lived\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1202\" data-end=\"1314\"\u003eCut back stems in late fall or early spring. Allow some seed pods to mature and reseed, or remove pods to prevent spreading. Tolerates poor soils and drought once established.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Home Park","offers":[{"title":"3-Pack","offer_id":47753392455897,"sku":"AG_ASCSPE_3P","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6-Pack","offer_id":47753392488665,"sku":"AG_ASCSPE_6P","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32-Plant Tray","offer_id":47753392521433,"sku":"AG_ASCSPE_32FT","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0644\/0645\/4489\/files\/showy_milkweed_02.webp?v=1770058019","url":"https:\/\/myhomepark.com\/products\/showy-milkweed-asclepias-speciosa","provider":"My Home Park","version":"1.0","type":"link"}