Common Milkweed Seed, PA Ecotype, Asclepias syriaca Seed, PA Ecotype
Asclepias syriaca, PA Ecotype

Common Milkweed, PA Ecotype

Decorative species with a fragrance resembling a lilac; spreads from underground roots; essential food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars and other beneficial insects.

General Product Information
  • Species:
    Common Milkweed, PA Ecotype
  • Species Type:
    Native
  • Product Categories:
  • Characteristics:
    Large leaves.
  • Habitat:
    Fields, open ground, along roadsides.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    Summer
  • Flower Color:
    Purple
  • Typical Height:
    6.5 ft
  • Pollinator Value:
    Very High
Indicator Regions
  • Northcentral & Northeast:
    UPL
  • Midwest
    FACU
  • Eastern Mountains and Piedmont:
    FACU
  • Atlantic and Gulf Coastal Plain
    UPL
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Tolerances
Seed Information
  • Approximate seeds per lb:
    70,000
  • Seeding rate per acre in a mix:
    Up to 0.1 lb
  • Truax Seedbox:
    Fluffy
Included in mixes

$96.00/lb

Description

The native wildflowers and grasses in this mix provide an attractive display of color from spring to fall. Designed for mesic to upland sites and full sun to lightly shaded areas. This mix will attract a variety of pollinators and songbirds. Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending on the availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Spring/Summer, Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Purple, Red, White, Yellow

FoliageColor
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LifeCycle

Perennial

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