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75 Showy Milkweed Seeds – Greek Milkweed

75 Showy Milkweed Seeds – Greek Milkweed

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Butterfly Host Plant | Pollinator Wildflower | Hardy Perennial

Grow a pollinator paradise with Showy Milkweed, a beautiful perennial wildflower known for its large clusters of fragrant pink blooms and its vital role as a host plant for Monarch butterflies. This native-style milkweed attracts butterflies, bees, hummingbirds, and other beneficial pollinators throughout the growing season.

Its striking flowers, drought tolerance, and wildlife value make it a must-have for pollinator gardens, wildflower meadows, prairie landscapes, and native plant collections.

Why Gardeners Love Showy Milkweed

  • Essential host plant for Monarch butterflies
  • Large clusters of fragrant pink flowers
  • Attracts bees, butterflies & pollinators
  • Hardy perennial wildflower
  • Drought tolerant once established
  • Perfect for pollinator & native gardens

What You Get

  • Approx. 75 Showy Milkweed Seeds
  • Fresh premium wildflower seeds ready for planting

Plant Details

  • Botanical Name: Asclepias speciosa
  • Common Name: Showy Milkweed, Greek Milkweed
  • Plant Type: Perennial wildflower
  • Mature Height: 2–5 feet
  • Bloom Color: Pink to rose-purple
  • Bloom Season: Late Spring through Summer
  • Sunlight: Full Sun
  • Soil: Well-drained soil
  • Water Needs: Low once established
  • Hardiness Zones: 3–9

How to Grow

  1. Cold stratify seeds for 30 days for best germination
  2. Sow seeds 1/4 inch deep in well-drained soil
  3. Keep soil lightly moist during germination
  4. Provide full sun for best growth and flowering
  5. Germination typically occurs within 10–30 days

💡 Tip: Milkweed develops deep roots and becomes highly drought tolerant once established.

Perfect For

  • Monarch butterfly gardens
  • Pollinator habitats
  • Wildflower meadows
  • Prairie landscapes
  • Native plant gardens
  • Low-water landscaping

❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does Showy Milkweed attract Monarch butterflies?
Yes! It serves as an important host plant for Monarch caterpillars and attracts adult butterflies.

Is Showy Milkweed perennial?
Yes — it returns year after year in suitable climates.

Is it drought tolerant?
Absolutely — once established it thrives in dry conditions.

Does it need full sun?
Yes — full sun produces the best flowering and growth.

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