{"title":"Milkweed","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrowse Milkweed for beds, borders, containers, cutting gardens, or habitat plantings. Compare options by lifecycle, mature height, flower color, bloom timing, and garden use to choose varieties suited to your site and goals.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow the individual product page and seed packet for sowing depth, timing, spacing, light, water, and harvest or bloom guidance. Organic certification, lifecycle, and other seed attributes are identified on individual product pages where applicable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the broader \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-seeds\"\u003eFlower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"narrowleaf-milkweed-seeds","title":"Narrowleaf Milkweed Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eIndulge in the colorful world of pollinators and embrace the distinctive beauty of Narrowleaf Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias fascicularis). As a passionate gardener dedicated to nurturing our delicate ecosystem, this distinctive variety is an ideal addition to your landscape, creating a thriving habitat for pollinators and an alluring spectacle for your eyes. The Narrowleaf Milkweed plant showcases a unique charm with its slender, elongated leaves and delicate clusters of pale pink to lavender-hued flowers. This alluring flora emits a subtle yet ornamental fragrance, colorful butterflies from near and far, making it a haven for these ethereal creatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVariety Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsclepias fascicularis\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Perennial\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCrop category:\u003c\/strong\u003e Flower seed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open-Pollinated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Seed packet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSowing \u0026amp; Growing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun\/Part Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlanting season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fall or Spring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRecorded USDA zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4, 5, 6, 7, 8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrepare a weed-reduced seedbed for Narrowleaf Milkweed and use the recorded planting season, depth, and light requirements. Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNarrowleaf Milkweed ( Asclepias fascicularis ) is a vital host plant for numerous butterfly species, including the iconic Monarch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts luscious nectar serves as an abundant food source, attracting and sustaining a diverse array of pollinators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Narrowleaf Milkweed where its recorded height and growth habit fit the surrounding planting. Shorter companions can be positioned toward bed edges, while taller stems need room where they will not shade small seedlings too early. If cutting flowers, harvest with clean tools at the stage appropriate to the bloom form. If leaving flowers in place, observe how bloom sequence changes through the season and record which sowing date performed best at the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-seeds\"\u003eFlower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40137408970865,"sku":"SWF3001","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SWF3001STR-NarrowleafMilkweedSeeds.png?v=1747081352"},{"product_id":"showy-milkweed-seeds","title":"Showy Milkweed Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the ornamental world of pollination and welcome an array of vibrant butterflies to your garden with Showy Milkweed Seeds. This distinctive variety, scientifically known as Asclepias speciosa, is a useful addition for any eco-conscious gardener seeking to support essential pollinators while adding a touch of natural beauty to their landscape. The Showy Milkweed plant boasts striking aesthetics, with its elongated lance-shaped leaves and clusters of distinctive pink to lavender blossoms. 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Press shallow-sown seed into good soil contact and keep the seed zone from drying during establishment. Thin or transplant only when the growth habit and spacing call for it. Leave enough room for mature width and air movement. Bloom timing and final height can shift with sowing date, climate, soil, moisture, and competition, so use listed figures as planning ranges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePicture the colorful sight of Monarch butterflies gracefully fluttering around your garden, as they rely on the Showy Milkweed as their primary host plant during their remarkable life cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its allure, Showy Milkweed plays a crucial role in sustaining pollination ecosystems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace Showy Milkweed where its recorded height and growth habit fit the surrounding planting. Shorter companions can be positioned toward bed edges, while taller stems need room where they will not shade small seedlings too early. If cutting flowers, harvest with clean tools at the stage appropriate to the bloom form. If leaving flowers in place, observe how bloom sequence changes through the season and record which sowing date performed best at the site.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore related options in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/flower-seeds\"\u003eFlower Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peaceful Valley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40137409003633,"sku":"SWF3000","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0061\/1391\/9089\/files\/SWF3000STR-ShowyMilkweed.png?v=1747081349"},{"product_id":"milkweed-seeds","title":"Milkweed Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003eMilkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Help protect and revive monarch butterflies by providing them a nurturing habitat right in your own backyard. Common milkweed is a host plant for monarch caterpillars and provides flowers visited by pollinators. With their strikingly streaked caterpillars, gold-foiled chrysalises, and tiger-striped wing patterns, Monarch butterflies are an ornamental sight to behold. By growing Milkweed, the vital host plant for Monarch caterpillars, you can create a haven for these beautiful insects throughout their migratory journey. 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Its bold clusters of star-shaped flowers bloom from late spring to mid-summer, creating a showy visual display while serving as an essential food source for monarch caterpillars. This hardy milkweed species is well-suited to a variety of landscapes, from meadows and prairies to pollinator gardens and xeriscaping projects. 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