This listing is for seeds from Asclepias Speciosa, a particularly showy milkweed with ball-shaped flower clusters with long star-fish like flower petals. Hence its common name: Showy milkweed. Attracts Monarch butterflies as a nectar source. Also supports caterpillars. Attracts bees, & other pollinators. Fragrant, long blooming time, easy to start from seed. Arizona Native. Also native to the midwest & western United States & Canada. USDA hardiness zones 3a-9b. Full or almost full sun. Germination Information -Cold stratify for 4 weeks to increases germination, more info: https://monarchbutterflygarden.net/cold-moist-stratification-milkweed-seeds/#water -Sow in all purpose soil 1/4 inch below the soil -Keep moist -Plants are aphid prone, be on the lookout for them & remove them by hand until the plant is established or grow indoors Shipping Information Ships USPS First Class Mail with tracking in a small box to keep your seeds safe in transit. Happy Gardening! Photo by Lukas Muzila (Public Domain) 25+ Seeds Showy Milkweed | Sow in The Fall Asclepias Speciosa Butterfly Garden Caterpillar
