15 Common Milkweed Seeds – Asclepias syriaca – Monarch Butterfly Host Plant

📩 Only Pay Shipping Once! Order as many seed varieties as you like — you’ll only be charged one flat shipping fee. We carefully package every seed packet. If you have any questions about planting or need help choosing varieties, feel free to message us anytime! 🌱💛 Grow 15 seeds of Asclepias syriaca, commonly known as Common Milkweed. This hardy native perennial produces clusters of fragrant pinkish-purple flowers in summer and is one of the most important host plants for monarch butterflies. Milkweed leaves provide food for monarch caterpillars, while the nectar-rich flowers attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators. This species thrives in meadows, prairies, roadside plantings, and pollinator gardens. Common Milkweed spreads naturally and is a cornerstone plant for monarch conservation gardens. Botanical Name: Asclepias syriaca Common Name: Common Milkweed Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower USDA Zones: 3–9 Height: 3–5 feet Bloom Time: Early to mid summer Light: Full sun Soil: Average well drained soil Water Needs: Low to moderate Cold stratification recommended for 30–60 days. Sow seeds about 1/4 inch deep in well drained soil. Keep soil lightly moist during germination. Germination usually occurs within 2–4 weeks after stratification.