Asclepias Seeds - All In One For Home Gardens

Asclepias Seeds grow into perennial plants with upright stems and clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers. They are well-suited for temperate gardens, meadows, and pollinator-friendly landscapes, thriving in full sun and well-draining soil. Milkweed is highly adaptable, attracting butterflies and other beneficial insects, and can be used in garden beds, borders, or naturalized areas for seasonal floral display.

Features

• Perennial, upright growth habit

• Produces clusters of fragrant, colorful flowers

• Suitable for garden beds, borders, and naturalized areas

• Thrives in full sun with well-draining soil

• Supports pollinators including butterflies

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Asclepias spp.

• Common Name (US): Milkweed

• Seed Type / Variety: Garden Variety

• Growth Habit: Upright perennial

• USDA Zones: 3-9

• Planting Season: Spring or fall

• Growing Season: Late spring through summer

• Sowing Season: Early spring or fall

• Sowing Months: March to May, September to October

• Germination Time and Conditions: 14-30 days, scarification or cold stratification recommended

• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-draining, sandy or loamy soil

• Watering Needs: Moderate, drought-tolerant once established

• Mature Plant Size: 24-60 inches tall, 12-24 inches spread

• Plant Spacing: 12-18 inches between plants