Written by Megan Banich Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is a Colorado native perennial that thrives in semi-desert and foothill habitats up to 8,000 feet, producing fragrant pink flower clusters that provide exceptional nectar for bees and serve as an important host plant for monarch butterflies. Why Are Bees So Important? These tiny pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem by helping plants reproduce. As bees move from flower to flower collecting nectar and polle