Use this fully filled packet to grow Perennial Butterfly Milkweed to help save the endangered Monarch Butterfly.
Monarch numbers and milkweed plants are down 90% from what they once were. Milkweed plants are the only source of food for the monarch caterpillar. Make a difference by planting milkweed!
Ideal for sunny home gardens, plants grow up to 30". Host to monarch butterflies, its nectar also supports bees and other pollinators.
Direct sow fresh seeds in fall for growth the following spring. They prefer dry, well-drained soil. Plant in fall or spring for summer blooms.
In the United States, Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is native to: AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WV, WI.
Growing Instructions
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Direct sow in fall for spring growth
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Plant 1/4 inch deep in dry, well-drained soil
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Space plants 18" apart
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Can be direct sown or transplanted
Seed Information
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Lifecycle: perennial
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Sun Requirement: full sun
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Spacing: 18" apart
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Depth: 1/4 inch
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Bloom Season: summer
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Height: 18"–30"
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Seeds Per Packet: 88
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Seeds Per Ounce: 6,750
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Sowing Method: Transplant or Direct Sow
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Low Maintenance: yes
Uses
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Bee attractant
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Butterfly attractant
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Hummingbird
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Pollinator
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Cut flower
Additional Information
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Scientific Name: Asclepias tuberosa
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Packet Size: 3 ¼" x 4 ½"
Asclepias plants and sap may cause skin irritation in humans and animals. Do not ingest seed or plants.
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