By popular demand, OPN Seed brings you "Milkweed Madness"! This regionally adapted seed packet contains four different species that all attract Monarch butterflies.
Milkweed is essential to the Monarchs as they complete their life cycle on the plant. They begin by laying eggs on the leaves and once they hatch, use the leaves of the plant as their food source. Once large enough, the process of metamorphosis begins and the caterpillar emerges as the Monarch butterfly. The butterfly feeds off the Milkweed flowers until it lays eggs for the next generation. Milkweed is essential to their short life cycle and by planting it in your landscape, you are creating habitat for the butterflies for years to come.
Contains the following species:
Asclepias syriaca- Common Milkweed
Asclepias tuberosa- Butterfly Milkweed
Asclepias incarnata-Swamp Milkweed
Asclepias speciosa- Showy Milkweed
Seed Info
Packet contains approximately 1000 seeds and is enough seed to cover 100 square feet.
Detailed instructions on planting your seed packet are provided with purchase.
Due to the limited availability of some of the species, please limit 2 per customer.
This mix of wildflowers typically grows to a height of 3 to 5 feet. Please note that each site is unique and that several factors can affect overall height. These factors include sunlight, hydrology, and overall soil health.
Products Details
Flower Color: Pink, Orange, Purple, White
Height: 3 to 5 Feet
Light Requirements: At Least 6 Hours of Sunlight A Day
Soil Hydrology: Dry to Mesic Soils
Bloom Time: Summer through Early Fall
Plant Type: Perennials
Stratification: This packet does require stratification
Attracts: Butterflies, Bees, Pollinators and People
Host Plant: Monarch Butterfly
Product Code: MKWDM03
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