Rohrer Seeds

Butterfly Milkweed Seeds

SKU: S34850
Lititz, PA
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A major attractant and food source for the monarch butterfly. A herbaceous bush with willow-like leaves and clusters of small, star-shaped flowers. The bright orange flowers bloom in June and July and the foliage turns gold in the fall. Drought tolerant and deer resistant.

Instructions:
Prefers an area with full sun and well-draining soil. Plant in the fall in warmer climates and late spring in cooler zones. Extremely drought tolerant once plant is established. Does not require fertilization.

  • Type: Herbaceous Perennial
  • Botanical Name: Asclepias tuberosa
  • Planting Depth: 1/4"
  • Days to Germination: 14-21
  • Plant Spacing: 6-8"
  • Height: 24-36"
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Brand Rohrer Seeds
UPC 706285348508
Package Length (in) 0.20"
Package Width (in) 3.00"
Package Height (in) 4.20"
Manufacturer Part Number 9934850
Type Flower
Product_line Garden Seeds
Botanical Name Asclepias tuberosa
Planting Depth 1/4"
Days to Germination 14-21
Plant Spacing 6-8"
Height 24-36"
Approximate Seeds per Pkt 200