Milkweed

Create a pollinator paradise in the moist areas of your garden with our Swamp Milkweed seeds. This beautiful North American native perennial is famous for its large clusters of intricate, vanilla-scented, rosy-pink flowers. It is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the sole food source for their caterpillars, and its nectar-rich blooms are a magnet for a huge variety of bees and butterflies. Unlike many other milkweeds, this variety thrives in moist to wet soils, making it the perfect choice for rain gardens or planting along streams and ponds.⭐ What you'll love An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly. Beautiful clusters of vanilla-scented, rosy-pink flowers. A unique native wildflower that thrives in moist and wet soils. An absolute magnet for a huge diversity of bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Swamp Milkweed (Asclepias incarnata) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-5 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring. Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Cover very lightly. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers rich, consistently moist to wet soil. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Create a vibrant feeding station for monarch butterflies with our Tropical Milkweed seeds. This beautiful heirloom is one of the easiest milkweeds to grow and is a favorite of monarchs. The plant produces brilliant clusters of fiery red and bright yellow flowers that provide a rich nectar source for adult butterflies, while the leaves are an essential food source for their caterpillars. A fast-grower that blooms in its first year, Tropical Milkweed is a fantastic choice for any butterfly garden.⚠️ Please noteWhile some reports suggest that tropical milkweed may disrupt monarch butterfly migration, the picture is more nuanced. Yes, tropical milkweed can affect migration patterns, but recent research indicates it may actually help boost monarch populations by providing additional habitat—especially in southern regions where habitat loss from development is a major concern. Essentially, creating more habitat can support a wider range for monarchs, which can outweigh potential migration disruptions. For gardeners who are concerned, simply cutting back tropical milkweed in the fall encourages natural migration and helps maintain a healthy monarch population.⭐ What you'll love An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly. Brilliant clusters of fiery red and yellow flowers that bloom all summer. An incredibly easy-to-grow milkweed that often flowers in its first year. A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees and butterflies. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Tropical Milkweed (Asclepias curassavica) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial (grown as an annual in colder zones) Height: 2-4 feet Days to Maturity: 70-85 days USDA Zone: 9-11 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: Start seeds indoors 6-8 weeks before the last frost, or direct sow outdoors after all danger of frost has passed. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Create a vital habitat for butterflies with our Showy Milkweed seeds. This beautiful North American native perennial is celebrated for its large, intricate globes of fragrant, star-shaped, pinkish-white flowers. Showy Milkweed is an essential host plant for the monarch butterfly, providing the sole food source for their caterpillars. By planting it, you are directly contributing to the conservation of this iconic species. It's a tough, beautiful, and ecologically important addition to any pollinator garden or wildflower meadow.⭐ What you'll love An essential host plant for the caterpillars of the monarch butterfly. Large, fragrant, globe-like clusters of intricate, star-shaped pink flowers. The large, velvety, silver-green leaves are beautiful all season. A vigorous and hardy native plant that is perfect for pollinator gardens. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 2-4 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring. Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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Plant a garden with purpose with our Common Milkweed seeds. This essential North American native perennial is famous for being the sole food source for the caterpillars of the iconic Monarch butterfly. By planting Common Milkweed, you are directly supporting the lifecycle of this beloved species. The plant produces large, globe-like clusters of fragrant, pinkish-purple flowers that provide abundant nectar for a wide variety of adult butterflies, bees, and other beneficial pollinators.⭐ What you'll love The essential host plant and only food source for Monarch butterfly caterpillars. Large, fragrant, globe-like clusters of beautiful pinkish-purple flowers. A vigorous and hardy native plant that is perfect for pollinator gardens and meadows. A magnet for a huge diversity of native bees and butterflies. 🌿 Seed details Plant Name: Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) Seed Quantity: Approx. 50 seeds Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO Lifecycle: Perennial Height: 3-5 feet Days to Maturity: Blooms in the second year from seed. USDA Zone: 3-9 Origin: American Grown 🌱 Growing instructions Sowing: The easiest method is to sow seeds outdoors in the fall. The seeds will be naturally stratified over the winter and will germinate in the spring. Stratification: To plant in the spring, seeds require a 30-day period of cold, moist stratification in the refrigerator before sowing. Depth: Plant seeds 1/8 inch deep. Spacing: Space or thin plants to 18-24 inches apart. Light Requirement: Full Sun. Soil: Prefers well-draining soil and is very adaptable. ✅ Our seed packets Professionally designed and made. Resealable for convenient, long-term storage. Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic). Includes full, detailed growing instructions. Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates. Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us! 🚚 Shipping FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more. Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order. Tracking is included with every order.

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