{"product_id":"showy-milkweed-seeds","title":"Showy Milkweed Seeds – 150 Native Pollinator Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShowy Milkweed (\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a native North American perennial known for its large clusters of pink to rosy-purple flowers and important role in pollinator gardens. Its nectar-rich blooms attract butterflies, bees, and other beneficial insects, while its foliage serves as a host plant for monarch caterpillars in areas where the species is native.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy Choose These Seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces large, fragrant pink to rosy-purple flower clusters\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant host plant for monarch butterfly caterpillars\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAttracts butterflies, bees, and other pollinators\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent for native gardens, meadows, and wildlife landscapes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDrought-tolerant once established\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100.034%; height: 166.718px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eShowy Milkweed – \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAsclepias speciosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrder contents\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e150 seeds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNative perennial wildflower\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBest for\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePollinator gardens, native landscapes, meadows, wildlife gardens\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMature height\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 2–5 ft\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlower color\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePink to rosy-purple\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 23.2093%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuccess starts with\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 74.5324%; height: 19.5898px;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCold stratification, full sun, and well-drained soil\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Start\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFor spring planting, cold-stratify the seeds in a slightly moist medium in the refrigerator for approximately \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e30 days\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eSow seeds about \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1\/4 inch deep\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e in a well-draining seed-starting mix or directly outdoors after stratification.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep the soil consistently moist during germination, but avoid waterlogging.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvide plenty of light and warm conditions after the cold treatment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGermination commonly begins within \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1–3 weeks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e after proper stratification and sowing.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce seedlings are established, transplant them carefully into a sunny location with good drainage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet expectations:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Germination and growth can vary depending on seed freshness, stratification, soil temperature, moisture, and local conditions. Showy Milkweed is a spreading perennial and may expand through underground rhizomes once established.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat exactly will I receive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne order contains 150 Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) seeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Showy Milkweed seeds need cold stratification?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. A cold, moist stratification period of around 30 days is commonly recommended before spring sowing to improve germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long do Showy Milkweed seeds take to germinate?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAfter proper stratification, seeds often germinate in approximately 1–3 weeks under suitable warm and moist conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Showy Milkweed good for monarch butterflies?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. Showy Milkweed is one of the milkweed species used as a host plant by monarch caterpillars, and its flowers also provide nectar for adult butterflies and other pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere should I plant Showy Milkweed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlant it in full sun with well-drained soil. 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