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Common Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds Heirloom, Native, Asclepias syriaca
$2.69
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150 mg (~23 seeds)
Observe the monarch butterfly lifecycle right in your garden! This heirloom species provides food and habitat for monarch butterflies and is an essential host plant for their caterpillars. In summer, pink to purplish or white flowers are followed by decorative seedpods that are beautiful in dried arrangements. Robust, shrub-like perennial spreads by underground rhizomes. Native throughout much of the eastern and central United States. Sap is toxic; avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest.
We cannot ship this variety to Hawaii as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in these states.
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Weight
.5 lbs
Free first class shipping on seed orders over $35- use code: BISEEDS
150 mg (~23 seeds)
Observe the monarch butterfly lifecycle right in your garden! This heirloom species provides food and habitat for monarch butterflies and is an essential host plant for their caterpillars. In summer, pink to purplish or white flowers are followed by decorative seedpods that are beautiful in dried arrangements. Robust, shrub-like perennial spreads by underground rhizomes. Native throughout much of the eastern and central United States. Sap is toxic; avoid eye/skin contact and do not ingest.
We cannot ship this variety to Hawaii as per state regulations. Please do not order if your shipping address is in these states.
Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca
Family: Apocynaceae
Native: Eastern 2/3 of the U.S. and Canada
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3 and warmer
Plant Dimensions: 24″–36″ tall
Variety Information: Individual flowers ½” long, borne in pink to purplish or white clusters.
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Drought Tolerant, Deer Resistant
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″
Thinning: When 3″ tall, thin to 1 every 12″
Special Care: Benefits greatly from stratification (a cold, moist period) prior to germination.
Free first class shipping on seed orders over $35- use code: BISEEDS
Shipping Countries: United States (US)
Ready to ship in 1-2 weeks
Shipping Policy
1-10 Business Days to ship each order. Purchases are shipped in the same order they are received, We prefer to ship on Mondays and Saturdays if possible. I'll do my best to meet these shipping estimates, but cannot guarantee them. Actual delivery time will depend on the shipping method you choose.
Refund Policy
I don't accept returns, exchanges, or cancellations
But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.
Vendor Information
- Store Name: Gemini Tropicals
- Vendor: Gemini Tropicals
- Address: Rolling Meadows, IL 60008
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4.91 rating from 94 reviews
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Helen Roger –
them. Excellent customer service, thank you
Ray Lawrence –
got them really fast. will be planting them this week
Anna –
Seeds are perfect. Thank you very much.
Bea –
Quickly delivered, quantity as described. Thank you very much.
Gabie Lee –
Beautiful! Thanks for your gift. Love it!
Lendell Leve –
Seeds arrived. very quickly.
S Doughtry –
Everything looks great. Tubers packaged well, look healthy and all have visible eyes. Thank you!!!
Laurel Vee –
Better than expected. Leaves are large and splashy. Very healthy shape, good packaging
Plantlover –
The owner has very good communication and answered all of my questions. Fast shipping and great quality of plant. And a fair price for it! Can’t wait to see it grow more leaves!
Hannah L –
Fast shipping, plant arrived in great condition, and received extra leaves! Overall great experience.