Common Milkweed Seeds

Bring Beauty and Biodiversity to Your Garden with Common Milkweed Seeds!

*Each package contains around 20 seeds harvested from the common milkweed growing on our very own farm!*

Looking to transform your garden into a vibrant, eco-friendly haven? Common milkweed (Asclepias Syriaca) is a perfect choice. This stunning perennial offers large, fragrant clusters of pinkish-purple flowers and plays a vital role in supporting local ecosystems, particularly by attracting and nourishing pollinators, including the iconic monarch butterfly.

By planting common milkweed, you're not just adding beauty to your garden—you're creating a vital habitat for monarchs and other pollinators. Monarch butterflies rely on milkweed for both nectar and as a food source for their larvae, and by growing it in your garden, you’re helping sustain their populations.

Key Benefits:

• Attracts Monarch Butterflies: Common milkweed is a critical resource for monarchs, providing both nectar for adults and leaves for their larvae.

• Drought-Tolerant and Low Maintenance: Once established, common milkweed thrives in full sun and well-drained soil with minimal care, making it a perfect plant for any garden.

• Eco-Friendly: As a native plant, common milkweed supports local ecosystems, requiring fewer resources than non-native species while offering important benefits to wildlife.

• Large, Fragrant Blooms: Enjoy stunning clusters of pinkish-purple flowers that bloom in late spring to early summer, attracting not only monarch butterflies but also bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators.

Growing Common Milkweed: Tips for Success

Common milkweed is a hardy, low-maintenance plant that thrives in a variety of conditions, making it suitable for gardeners of all levels. For the best results, plant your seeds in a sunny spot with well-drained soil. This plant loves full sun and doesn’t tolerate soggy roots, so make sure the soil drains well. Plant seeds in the fall, or cold-stratify them for 30-60 days before planting in the spring after the last frost.

When planting, press the seeds lightly into the soil, but don’t bury them too deeply—milkweed needs some light to germinate. Though it’s drought-tolerant once established, watering during dry spells will keep it thriving. Common milkweed does best in slightly sandy or loamy soil and doesn’t require much fertilization. A light application of compost in the spring will give it a nice boost.

Over time, common milkweed will form large clusters of beautiful, fragrant flowers, drawing not only monarch butterflies but also many other pollinators. It's a low-maintenance plant that can grow tall, making it an eye-catching addition to any garden or naturalized area.

Why Choose Common Milkweed?

Common milkweed is not only an iconic plant for butterfly gardeners but also an excellent choice for those looking to make an impact on the environment. By supporting monarch populations, you'll be helping to preserve one of the most beloved butterflies in North America.

Make a positive impact on the environment while creating a garden that's as beautiful as it is beneficial. Plant common milkweed seeds today, and watch your garden come alive with color, wildlife, and the magic of nature!