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Features
Family
Apocynaceae
Native
Mid-west to western US and Canada
Life Cycle
Perennial
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Pink
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Butterflies
- Attracts Pollinators
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Showy Milkweed/Butterfly Flower Seeds
Asclepias speciosa
Individual pink to white flowers ½" long, born in 4"–5" clusters
Planting Milkweed
Plant Spacing
A group of 3 seeds every 12"–16"
Hardiness Zones
3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
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 12"–16" |
| Thinning | When 3" tall, thin to 1 every 12"–16" |
| 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. |
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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8 reviews
- Linda C.Verified BuyerRated 2 out of 5 stars4/23/26Milkweed
Seeds did not germinate
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests5/4/26Hey Linda,
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 🌻️
- VeneseRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/265 Stars
I love BI seeds and products.
- Mikele K.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars12/2/245 Stars
I will let you know this summer how my seeds do . It's too cold to plant in December. Thank you . I look forward to see what they do
- RobertRated 5 out of 5 stars6/18/245 Stars
Good seed inventory and selection. Very useful tips/ information in packaging. Seeds are good to go. I recommend them
- Johnny P.Rated 3 out of 5 stars3/16/243 Stars
I bought this packed from my local nursery, I opened it to find only 8 seeds in the packet. They germinated beautifully, but I was really hoping for more seeds.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateBIBotanical Interests3/18/24Hey Johnny,
I sincerely appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts in a review. I've reached out to you via email to offer assistance and address any concerns you may have. 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 🌻️