planting showy milkweed seeds Milkweed, Showy (Asclepias speciosa) - 20 Seeds

planting showy milkweed seeds Milkweed, Showy (Asclepias speciosa) - 20 SeedsCreate a vital habitat for butterflies with our Showy Milkweed seeds. This beautiful North American native perennial is celebrated for its large, intricate globes of fragrant, star shaped, pinkish white flowers. Showy Milkweed is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the sole food source for their caterpillars. By planting it, you are directly contributing to the conservation of this iconic species. It's a tough, beautiful, and

Create a vital habitat for butterflies with our Showy Milkweed seeds. This beautiful North American native perennial is celebrated for its large, intricate globes of fragrant, star-shaped, pinkish-white flowers. Showy Milkweed is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the sole food source for their caterpillars. By planting it, you are directly contributing to the conservation of this iconic species. It's a tough, beautiful, and ecologically important addition to any pollinator garden or wildflower meadow.

⭐ What you'll love

• An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly.
• Large, fragrant, globe-like clusters of intricate, star-shaped pink flowers.
• The large, velvety, silver-green leaves are beautiful all season.
• A vigorous and hardy native plant that is perfect for pollinator gardens.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Perennial
• Height: 2-4 feet
• Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed.
• USDA Zone: 3-9
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring.
• Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing.
• Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun.
• Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

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