35 Butterfly Milkweed Seeds Showy Pink Native Asclepias speciosa for Monarchs
Specifications
| Return Shipping Will Be Paid By | Buyer |
| All Returns Accepted | Returns Accepted |
| Item Must Be Returned Within | 30 Days |
| Refund Will Be Given As | Money Back |
| Country/Region Of Manufacture | United States |
| Cultivating Difficulty | Easy |
| Type | Flower Seeds |
| Soil Type | Clay |
| Features | Flowering |
| Climate | Cold |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| MPN | TGW-ASSP |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| Plant Habit | Flowering |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | 3 (-40 to -30 °F) |
| Aspect | East-facing |
| Plant Type | Host for Butterlies |
| Species | A. speciosa |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Life Cycle | Perennial |
| Common Name | Butterfly Milkweed |
| Brand | The Gardening World |
| Watering | Medium |
| Season Of Interest | Fall |
35 Butterfly Milkweed Seeds Showy Pink Native Asclepias speciosa for Monarchs ********** Showy Milkweed is native to most of the central and western United States. It can be found along ditches and roads as well as in moist sites of meadows and fields. Plants grow to 40 inches tall and have large, round clusters of pink flowers. Showy Milkweed is a host plant for monarchs, and the nectar is utilized by many pollinators. Plants are rhizomatous and can spread aggressively. Sowing: In late fall, direct sow butterfly milkweed seeds just below the surface. Germination will take place in the spring, after the last frost. When the seedlings appear, thin to the strongest plant; seedlings usually do not survive transplanting, since they resent any disturbance of their roots. For spring planting, mix the seeds with moist sand and refrigerate for 30 days before direct sowing. Growing: Young plants should be watered until they become established; mature plants can tolerate drought, and the roots will be damaged by excessively wet soil. This plant grows slowly, and it may take 2-3 years to produce flowers. Though not invasive, this plant will eventually spread if left to drop its seed. The flowers attract bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds. Deer avoid this plant. If aphids become a problem, dislodge them from the plant with a strong stream of water. Harvesting: This makes a striking cut flower. Because the stems contain no milky sap, these flowers tend to have a longer vase life than most milkweed varieties. Cut the stems long, choosing flowers that have just opened. *** ()*** MORE INFO: Name: Showy Butterfly Milkweed Scientific Name: Asclepias speciosa Color: Pink Hardiness Zones: 3-10 Plant Seeds: Outdoors After Frost / Indoors Weeks Before Last Frost Plant Height: 24"-40" Plant Spacing: 18 - 36" Cycle: Perennial Bloom Season - Summer Light Requirements: Full Sun, Partial Shade Soil & Water Preferences: Average Other: Attracts bees, birds, & butterflies NOTE: .