Description

Invite monarch butterflies and other beneficial pollinators into your garden with Botanical Interests' Organic Milkweed Seeds. This vigorous, heirloom perennial blooms profusely in summer with brilliant red-orange flowers, followed by decorative green seed pods. Known for its drought tolerance once established, this milkweed thrives in poor soils and is native to much of the United States. Growing 24″–36″ tall, it adds a stunning, long-lasting touch to cut flower arrangements. A perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer, this milkweed variety is not only beautiful but also provides critical habitat for pollinators.

This packet has 24 seeds.

Variety Info:

Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
Family: Apocynaceae
Native: Eastern U.S., Canada, 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, Deer Resistant

Sowing Info:

When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the 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″

Growing Info:

Harvesting: For longest vase life, harvest flowers in the morning, choosing blooms that are 1/2-2/3 open. Place in water, allowing the latex within the stems to dissipate in the water, then change the water. Wear gloves; milkweed sap can cause skin and eye irritation and can be toxic if ingested.