15 Showy Milkweed Seeds – Asclepias speciosa – 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 speciosa, commonly known as Showy Milkweed. This beautiful native perennial produces clusters of large pink star-shaped flowers that bloom in early to mid summer. Showy Milkweed is an important host plant for monarch butterflies, providing essential food for caterpillars. The fragrant flowers also attract bees, butterflies, and other pollinators, making it a valuable addition to wildlife and pollinator gardens. This hardy species grows naturally in prairies, meadows, roadsides, and open sunny landscapes, and is well suited for native plant gardens. Botanical Name: Asclepias speciosa Common Name: Showy Milkweed Plant Type: Native perennial wildflower USDA Zones: 3–9 Height: 2–4 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.c