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Features
Family
Apocynaceae
Native
Eastern ⅔ of the U.S. and Canada
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Mixed
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Irresistible Blend Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds
Asclepias incarnata
Individual flowers ½" long, borne in pink or white clusters
Planting Milkweed
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 16"–36"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
¼"
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | ¼" |
|---|---|
| Seed Spacing | A group of 3 seeds every 16"–36" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 16"–36" |
| Germination | 14–28 days |
| Start Indoors | 6 to 8 weeks before your average last frost date. |
| Direct Sow | 2 to 4 weeks before your average last frost date, or in the fall for spring germination. |
| Growing & 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. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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20 reviews
- Sheri R.OK, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars5/5/26Persistance
Seeds did not germinate. Will try again.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? FamiliesHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests5/8/26Hey Sheri,
Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance. Your feedback is invaluable to us, and we are committed to ensuring your experience is positive. Thank you once again for your input. Keep on growing 🌻️
- Melissa M.CA, United StatesVerified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars3/28/26Super high germination
I had far more seeds germinate than I expected. Really excited to watch the little seedlings grow!
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In Ground - 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.