Asclepias speciosa – Showy Milkweed | 15 Seeds | Native Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99
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Grow a beautiful native wildflower while supporting pollinators with Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) seeds. This striking milkweed species produces clusters of fragrant pink to lavender star-shaped flowers that attract monarch butterflies, bees, and many other beneficial insects. It serves as an important host plant where monarch butterflies lay their eggs and caterpillars feed.
Showy Milkweed is a hardy perennial commonly found in meadows, prairies, and open landscapes. It is well suited for wildflower gardens, pollinator habitats, and naturalized plantings. With its soft silvery-green foliage and showy blooms, this plant adds both ecological value and visual interest to your garden.
This resilient native plant is relatively easy to grow and thrives in sunny locations with well-draining soil. You will receive seeds similar to those shown in the listing photos.
You will receive:
✔️ 15 Showy Milkweed seeds
✔️ Botanical name: Asclepias speciosa
✔️ Fresh seeds for planting
✔️ Ideal for pollinator and butterfly gardens
✔️ Secure packaging for safe delivery
🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Showy Milkweed
Botanical Name: Asclepias speciosa
Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower
Growth Stage: Seed
Sun Requirements: Full sun
Soil: Well-draining soil; tolerant of poor soils
Watering: Low to moderate once established
Mature Height: 2–4 feet
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 3–9
Container Friendly: Possible but prefers open garden space
💡 Care Tip:
Milkweed seeds benefit from cold stratification. Refrigerate seeds in a moist medium for about 30 days before planting, or sow outdoors in fall to allow natural winter stratification for improved germination.
Asclepias speciosa – Showy Milkweed | 15 Seeds | Native Milkweed Wildflower | Monarch Butterfly Host Plant
$9.99