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Variety Info
Family: Apocynaceae
Native: Eastern ⅔ of the U.S. and Canada
Hardiness: Perennial in USDA zones 3-6
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 2'–4' tall on average but may reach as tall as 6'
Variety Info: Individual flowers ½" long, borne in pink or white clusters
Attributes: Attracts Butterflies, Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Deer Resistant
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination.
When to Start Inside: 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date.
Days to Emerge: 14–28 days
Seed Depth: ¼"
Seed Spacing: A group of 3 seeds every 16"–36"
Thinning: When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 16"–36"
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Growing Info
Harvesting: For longest vase life, cut flowers when 1/2-2/3 of petals are open. Sear the stem end with a flame to prevent the sap from sealing the stem. Wear gloves; milkweed sap can cause skin and eye irritation and can be toxic if ingested.
- Valerie D.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars9/16/25Milkweed
Lovely plant, and the smells are amazing. This blend attached lots of butterflies.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerBIBotanical Interests9/16/25Hey Valerie D.,
What a beautiful review! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that your Irresistible Blend Milkweed turned out to be such a lovely addition to your garden and that you got to experience those amazing fragrances!
You've really hit on two of the most wonderful things about this blend - not only do you get those gorgeous blooms with their incredible scents, but they're absolute butterfly magnets! There's something so special about watching your garden transform into a bustling butterfly haven. It sounds like your Irresistible Blend really lived up to its name by attracting all those beautiful winged visitors!
The combination of visual beauty, amazing fragrance, and all that butterfly activity makes for such a delightful garden experience. Your garden must have been absolutely enchanting!
Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience with this blend. Your review will be so helpful for other gardeners who want to create their own butterfly paradise!
Keep on growing 🌻️
- AngelaRated 5 out of 5 stars6/9/255 Stars
Arrived in good order and nicely packaged.
- Susan K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/7/255 Stars
Had excellent germination of the seeds. The seedlings are growing strong. I appreciate the excellent instructions on the seed packet relating to vernalization.
- Kimberly M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars11/17/245 Stars
I released 32 monarchs this year. I can’t wait until this next season
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Nicole M.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4/29/245 Stars
Followed the instructions, planted and set in my unheated sunroom for a month. Then I brought them inside where they sprouted within a few days. They are doing well and will be planted out soon!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Intermediate