Western Milkweed Seed
Asclepias speciosa
Native. Perennial. Monarch butterfly host plant. Ornate pink flowers in early summer. Silky seed pods in fall. Grow in full sun, in average, moist but well-drained or dry soil. This species will spread quite a bit over time in moister soil, and stay more compact and smaller in average soil.
Plant in pots in fall; place outdoors. Grow in pots the first year. Transplant gently, tap rooted.
Plant in pots in fall and place in a cool place, covered to protect from critters. Allow seedlings to grow in pots the first year to develop a sturdy tap root. Transplant gently.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 10-20 days
Size: One packet
Asclepias speciosa
Native. Perennial. Monarch butterfly host plant. Ornate pink flowers in early summer. Silky seed pods in fall. Grow in full sun, in average, moist but well-drained or dry soil. This species will spread quite a bit over time in moister soil, and stay more compact and smaller in average soil.
Plant in pots in fall; place outdoors. Grow in pots the first year. Transplant gently, tap rooted.
Plant in pots in fall and place in a cool place, covered to protect from critters. Allow seedlings to grow in pots the first year to develop a sturdy tap root. Transplant gently.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 10-20 days
Size: One packet
Asclepias speciosa
Native. Perennial. Monarch butterfly host plant. Ornate pink flowers in early summer. Silky seed pods in fall. Grow in full sun, in average, moist but well-drained or dry soil. This species will spread quite a bit over time in moister soil, and stay more compact and smaller in average soil.
Plant in pots in fall; place outdoors. Grow in pots the first year. Transplant gently, tap rooted.
Plant in pots in fall and place in a cool place, covered to protect from critters. Allow seedlings to grow in pots the first year to develop a sturdy tap root. Transplant gently.
Planting Depth: 1/4" deep
Days to Germination: 10-20 days
Size: One packet
