Northern Wildflowers Milkweed Butterfly Pkg.

Approximately 150 seeds per pack, covers 30 ft²

Butterfly Milkweed (Asclepias tuberosa) is the host plant of the monarch butterfly and an important nectar source for bees and butterflies. The bright orange blooms stand out against any other colour in the garden. It is less toxic than its cousin, Common Milkweed, has more of a shrub-like habit and spreads less aggressively.

Height:  1-2' feet tall
Plant in:  Full to Part Sun in Dry to Medium Site
Blooms:  June to August
Zones 3-9

Cold, moist stratification is required. Mix seeds with moist substrate (vermiculite, perlite or moss) and place in a plastic bag and refrigerate for 6-8 weeks. Sow seed at 1/8 inch depth. Do not let seedlings dry out while they are establishing.

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Sow directly outdoors in late fall to overwinter.