Milkweed (Butterfly Flower) Seeds – Native

1.000 KD

Butterflies will seek out your garden when you grow this vigorous, heirloom perennial, a preferred nectar plant for monarchs and other pollinators. Beginning in summer, you will be treated to a profusion of fiery, red-orange flowers followed by decorative green seed pods. Native to much of the United States. A nice addition to cut flower arrangements.

Weight: 150mg (~24 seeds)

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Description

Variety Info.:

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa

Family: Apocynaceae

Native: U.S. and Northern Mexico

Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer

Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall

Variety Information: Individual flowers ½”, borne in brilliant red-orange clusters.

Exposure: Full sun

Bloom Period: Summer

Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant

 

Sowing Info.:

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or fall for spring germination.

When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.

Days to Emerge: 14–28 days

Seed Depth: ¼”

Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 12″–24″

Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″–24″

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Weight 0.01 kg
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