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Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
$18.00
Essential for Monarchs. Effortless for you.
No cold stratification required!
Visible seed pellets (easy to see and place)
GermiSync™ coated for same-season germination
Milkweed: the only plant monarchs lay their eggs on
Showy Milkweed is a western native with fragrant pink flower clusters that Monarch caterpillars depend on while adult pollinators visit for nectar. Its seeds normally need a cold period and can germinate slowly without treatment. Each seed is GermiSync™ coated to skip cold stratification and formed into a visible pellet for easier planting and reliable establishment.
Covers 30 sq. ft
Where It Grows
Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa) is native to the western United States, commonly found in open fields, roadsides, prairies, and disturbed areas throughout the Mountain West, Pacific Northwest, and California.
Native states: CA, OR, WA, ID, MT, WY, UT, NV, AZ, NM, CO
Best suited for: Full sun, well-drained soil, and dry to moderate moisture. Highly drought tolerant once established and thrives in tough, low-maintenance conditions.
RAKE
Clear away weeds and debris, then loosen the top inch of soil. Good prep helps the seeds make proper contact with the soil.
SHAKE
Shake pellets evenly across your area (~1 inch apart). Each pellet contains one seed, so spacing stays consistent and planting stays controlled.
PAT
Rake or pat seeds snug into the soil. This keeps them in place and ensures strong seed-to-soil contact.
WATER
Water once or twice daily. The soil should look dark, like a damp sponge for the first 2-3 weeks to to kickstart germination.
