Asclepias speciosa(Showy Milkweed)

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Support monarch butterflies and other pollinators with this packet of Showy Milkweed seeds, native to the Western United States. Each one-gram packet contains around 100 seeds of this beautiful perennial, perfect for naturalizing in well-drained soils under full sun. Showy Milkweed’s pink and purple blooms, which appear from May to September, are not only eye-catching but also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Known for its drought tolerance and adaptability, Showy Milkweed thrives along roadsides, meadows, and open spaces, creating a vital habitat for monarchs. As a native milkweed, it serves as a crucial host plant for monarch caterpillars, providing them with the food they need to grow and complete their life cycle.

Scientific Name: Asclepias speciosa
Contents: 1 gram (approx. 100 seeds)
Bloom Color: Pink and Purple
Bloom Time: May - September
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, drought tolerant
Ideal Regions: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Create a pollinator-friendly garden and contribute to monarch conservation by planting Showy Milkweed!

Support monarch butterflies and other pollinators with this packet of Showy Milkweed seeds, native to the Western United States. Each one-gram packet contains around 100 seeds of this beautiful perennial, perfect for naturalizing in well-drained soils under full sun. Showy Milkweed’s pink and purple blooms, which appear from May to September, are not only eye-catching but also highly attractive to bees, butterflies, and other pollinators.

Known for its drought tolerance and adaptability, Showy Milkweed thrives along roadsides, meadows, and open spaces, creating a vital habitat for monarchs. As a native milkweed, it serves as a crucial host plant for monarch caterpillars, providing them with the food they need to grow and complete their life cycle.

Scientific Name: Asclepias speciosa
Contents: 1 gram (approx. 100 seeds)
Bloom Color: Pink and Purple
Bloom Time: May - September
Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, drought tolerant
Ideal Regions: California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Arizona, New Mexico

Create a pollinator-friendly garden and contribute to monarch conservation by planting Showy Milkweed!