Simple and elegant thanksgiving centerpiece with orchids

This variety is the winner of the 2013 Society of American Florists variety of the year award

but over time will reach 4 to 6 feet tall with 2 to 4 feet of spread

rich soil and full sun to part shade

well-draining soil and bright

Asclepias speciosa (Showy Milkweed) Everyday Simple and elegant thanksgiving centerpieceMore compact (1 to 4 feet tall, 12 to 18 inch spread) variety of milkweed that thrives in full sun and is drought tolerant. Produces clusters of pinkish white to pinkish purple flowers from late spring to midsummer. Blooms attract butterflies, and foliage is an important food source for Monarch caterpillars.