Grand Canyon Milkweeds

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias speciosa Showy Milkweed is closely related with the common milkweed, A. syriaca, with which it sometimes hybridizes at the eastern limits of its distribution. Showy milkweed tends to grow at higher altitude than common milkweed. These species are similar in appearance and growth form (tall and robust), but showy milkweed can be distinguished by the layer of fine white hairs and flowers that look like small crowns. Can grow in coarse, medium, and fine soils....

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias tuberosa Butterflyweed is ideal in semi-dry places where it can spread without presenting problems for other ornamental species. (Source: USDA plant database.) Butterflyweed does well in sandy, loamy, or rocky calcareous soils of prairies, roadsides, and waste places. It is recommended that you plant butterflyweed in well-drained soil. The flowers are usually orange, rarely yellow or red. Sun Requirement: Not shade tolerant. Full sun required. Fun Fact: In the...

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias latifolia This milkweed has no branches, but numerous large leaves, 3-4 inches long and 2 inches wide. They are attached directly to the main stem and are coarse with prominent veins. The pale green to yellowish flowers are almost hidden by the leaves. Sun Requirement: Full Sun. Height: 2-3 ft Please see the "Eligible Zip Codes" tab for a list of zip codes to which this species of milkweed can be shipped.--> ...

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias speciosa Showy Milkweed is closely related with the common milkweed, A. syriaca, with which it sometimes hybridizes at the eastern limits of its distribution. Showy milkweed tends to grow at higher altitude than common milkweed. These species are similar in appearance and growth form (tall and robust), but showy milkweed can be distinguished by the layer of fine white hairs and flowers that look like small crowns. Can grow in coarse, medium, and fine soils....

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias angustifolia This species is found only in Arizona. It can be identified by its thin stem, narrow leaves, and small white flowers, in which the horns attach near the base of the hoods. Well-established plants appear to have many stems originating from a common root crown.Water: Moderate Sun Requirement: Partial shade/filtered sun Height: 2-3 ft Please see the "Eligible Zip Codes" tab for a list of zip codes to which this species of milkweed can be...

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias fascicularis Narrowleaf milkweed is the most commonly found milkweed in California. It thrives in dry climates, plains, hills, valleys, roadsides, and disturbed grounds. Sun Requirement: Not shade tolerant. Full sun required. Height: 24-36 in Please see the "Eligible Zip Codes" tab for a list of zip codes to which this species of milkweed can be shipped.--> ...

Flat contains: 32 plugs Asclepias cordifolia This species has large heart-shaped leaves, bluish green with a purplish tinge, with dark red-purple flowers. Water: Moderate Sun Requirement: Full sun to partial shade. Height: 1-3 ft Please see the "Eligible Zip Codes" tab for a list of zip codes to which this species of milkweed can be shipped.--> ...