Asclepias spp. Milkweed is a perennial wildflower essential for Monarch butterflies. It is the only host plant Monarch caterpillars can eat and also provides nectar for adult butterflies and other pollinators. Milkweed produces fragrant clusters of flowers and is well suited for pollinator gardens, native plantings, and naturalized areas.
Offered at a low price to encourage planting for Monarch butterflies. Requires 30 days cold stratification before planting.
Best for meadows, fence lines, and naturalized areas. Spreads by underground runners. Naturalizes and spreads to create monarch habitat over time.
🌱Growing Information
How to Grow Milkweed from Seed
Planting Depth: ¼ inch Seed Spacing: 12–18 inches Row Spacing: 24–36 inches Germination Time: 14–28 days Days to Bloom: 90–120 days Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Planting Tips: Common milkweed benefits from cold stratification for best germination. Seeds can be planted outdoors in fall or refrigerated for 30 days before spring planting. Sow seeds in well-drained soil and keep soil lightly moist during germination. Once established, milkweed plants are drought tolerant and produce fragrant pink flowers that attract monarch butterflies and other pollinators.
