Milkweed Seed Mix 4 species Asclepias common orange swamp tropical
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 | Moderate |
| Type | Flower seeds |
| Soil Type | Chalk |
| Features | Flowering |
| Color | Orange |
| Climate | Cold |
| Sunlight | Partial Shade |
| Genus | Asclepias |
| USDA Hardiness Zone (°F) | Zone 1 - 10 |
| Plant Habit | Bushy |
| Plant Type | Native |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Common Name | Milkweed |
| Life Cycle | Perennial and Annual |
| Brand | Unbranded |
| Watering | Medium |
| Season Of Interest | Summer |
The 4 Species Milkweed Mix includes 4 packets of milkweed seeds, each containing a different species of Asclepias collected in the fall of 2021. This mix is an economical way to grow a variety of milkweed plants for the Monarchs. It includes: - 1000 seeds Common milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) - 100 seeds Butterfly weed, Orange milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) - 100 seeds Swamp milkweed, Marsh or Rose milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) - 100 seeds Tropical milkweed, Blood flower (Asclepias curassavica) These seeds are packed separately. Milkweed species are important host plants for the Monarch butterfly. The adult female lays eggs on it and the caterpillars eat the leaves, stems, and flowers. Even a few milkweed plants can help support their breeding cycle.