Common Milkweed – 50 Seeds
Plant a garden with purpose with our Common Milkweed seeds. This essential North American native perennial is famous for being the sole food source for the caterpillars of the iconic Monarch butterfly. By planting Common Milkweed, you are directly supporting the lifecycle of this beloved species. The plant produces large, globe-like clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers that provide abundant nectar for a wide variety of adult butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
⭐ What you'll love
- The essential host plant and only food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars.
- Large, fragrant, globe-like clusters of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers.
- A vigorous and hardy native plant that is perfect for pollinator gardens and meadows.
- A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees and butterflies.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 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!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
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Plant a garden with purpose with our Common Milkweed seeds. This essential North American native perennial is famous for being the sole food source for the caterpillars of the iconic Monarch butterfly. By planting Common Milkweed, you are directly supporting the lifecycle of this beloved species. The plant produces large, globe-like clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers that provide abundant nectar for a wide variety of adult butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.
⭐ What you'll love
- The essential host plant and only food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars.
- Large, fragrant, globe-like clusters of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers.
- A vigorous and hardy native plant that is perfect for pollinator gardens and meadows.
- A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees and butterflies.
🌿 Seed details
- Plant Name: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca)
- Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds
- Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
- Lifecycle: Perennial
- Height: 3-5 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!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
