Common Milkweed Seed, Asclepias syriaca Seed
Asclepias syriaca

Common Milkweed

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

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General Product Information
  • Species:
    Common Milkweed
  • Species Type:
    Native
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  • Characteristics:
    Large leaves.
  • Habitat:
    Fields, open ground, along roadsides.
  • Life Cycle:
    Perennial
  • Bloom Period:
    June to August
  • 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

Mix formulations are subject to change without notice depending upon availability of existing and new products. While the formula may change, the guiding philosophy and function of the mix will not.

Additional information

BloomPeriodSrchTrm

Summer, Summer/Fall

ColorSearchTerms

Pink, Purple, Yellow

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