Description: 50 freshly harvested Common Milkweed seeds, pesticide free Shipping Update as of 11/08/2023 all seed will be shipped in a letter size envelope, Shipping cost has been set to $0.70 + $0.10 for each additional pack of seeds. Tracking number will be provided. Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) is the plant that often comes to mind when we hear the word "milkweed." This familiar milkweed has an upright form with large oval leaves and ball-shaped flower umbels. Visually bold and architectural, it contrasts well with prairie grasses and numerous prairie wildflowers. The profusion of lavender-pink flowers in midsummer are extremely fragrant, and bloom over an extended period of time from mid to late summer. Many pollinators benefit from the prolific flowering of Common Milkweed. This is one of the easiest and fastest to establish of the milkweeds and it thrives in almost any well-drained soil. It produces plenty of seed, but it colonizes mainly via rhizomatous roots, and not the seeds. Common Milkweed is a host plant for Monarch butterflies. Monarchs lay their eggs only on plants in the Asclepias genus, otherwise known as milkweeds. These plants help support and counter the increasing threats to a declining Monarch butterfly population. Cultural DetailsSoil TypeClay, Loam, SandSoil MoistureDry, MediumSun ExposureFull Sun, PartialHeight2' - 4'Bloom ColorLavender, PinkBloom TimeJune, July, AugSpacing1'Zones3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8Root TypeRhizomeBenefitsBirds, Butterflies, Pollinators, Hummingbirds, Host PlantPropagation TreatmentMoist StratificationDays to Moist Stratify10 daysDirect Sowing TimeSpring, Early Summer, Fall
Price: 2.75 USD
Location: Campbellsville, Kentucky
End Time: 2024-09-04T01:04:08.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0.7 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Climate: Cold, Temperate
Plant Format: Seeds
Common Name: Milkweed
USDA Hardiness Zone (°F): 3 (-40 to -30 °F), 4 (-30 to -20 °F), 5 (-20 to -10 °F), 6 (-10 to 0 °F), 7 (0 to 10 °F), 8 (10 to 20 °F), 9 (20 to 30 °F)
Brand: Unbranded
Plant Form: Seed
Season of Interest: Summer
Watering: Medium
Life Cycle: Perennial
Type: Milkweed Seeds
Genus: Asclepias
Sunlight: Full Sun - Partial Shade
Foliage: Deciduous
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
