General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Herb/Forb
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Mesic
Dry Mesic
Dry
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 4a -34.4 °C (-30 °F) to -31.7 °C (-25 °F)
Plant Height: 2-4 feet
Plant Spread: 2-3 feet
Leaves: Unusual foliage color
Deciduous
Other: silvery, downy-soft foliage
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Pink
White
Bloom Size: 4"-5"
Flower Time: Late spring or early summer
Summer
Late summer or early fall
Wildlife Attractant: Butterflies
Propagation: Seeds: Self fertile
Pollinators: Moths and Butterflies
Bees
Various insects

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Common names
  • Davis Milkweed
  • Showy Milkweed
  • Milkweed

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Location: Native Plants Demonstration Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-06-07
Gorgeous!
Location: Native Plants Demonstration Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-06-07
Location: Hamilton Square Garden, Historic City Cemetery, Sacramento CA.
Date: 2017-06-07

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
Location: At Annie's Annuals Nursery
Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials

Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
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Photo courtesy of Annie's Annuals and Perennials
  • Uploaded by Joy

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