Asclepias spp. The milkweed genus, about 200 perennial and annual species distributed principally throughout North America and Africa, characterized by milky sap and seeds wind borne on plumose tufts of fluff. These are essential plant resources for the monarch butterfly, and honeybees visit them up to the bitter end of autumn. They are good cut flowers, including the pods just as they begin to open...that is, if you like action in your bouquets. Seeds Per Packet: 50
Native Northwest The native food for western monarchs, occurring along the migration routes from the central California coast to western Canada. Many native populations of this plant are endangered by agriculture and development, creating a spotty trail for the traveling butterflies. Pink flower clusters are borne from leaf axils, followed by seed pods with a toothed surface, which split apart releasing wind-carri... pricing and more
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Perennial Milkweed Mix A mix of three US milkweed species that all serve the nutritional needs of Monarch butterflies. Suitable for the perennial garden, hedgerows, and meadows, with either wet or dry seasonal conditions. pricing and more
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Silky Gold An annual milkweed with flowers in 2-4" golden yellow clusters, on stems from 2-3' tall, in constant visitation by honeybees. Flowers are soon followed by seed pods full of silky parachutes and attached seeds. These can make dynamic additions to bouquets, creating a sense of liveliness in the arrangement. pricing and more
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Silky Red The red counterpart to 'Silky Gold'. Works well together as a mix. This species is commonly called Bloodflower in its native tropical range, probably because this is the common species color. pricing and more
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Soulmate Pink clusters of vanilla fragranced flowers are held above 6" long lance-like leaves, stems 3' the first year, to 4' or more thereafter. This species prefers moist clay soils, ergo the common species name, Swamp milkweed. One of the preferred species for monarchs. pricing and more
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