Showy Milkweed (Asclepias speciosa)
$16.00
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 rake the soil until it’s loose and fluffy. Good prep helps the seeds make proper contact with the soil.
SHAKE
Shake pellets directly from the seed shaker. Because each pellet contains a single seed, spacing stays even and planting is controlled.
PRESS
Walk over the area or press the pellets into the soil with your hands or feet. This helps keep them in place and improves seed-to-soil contact.
WATER
Keep the soil consistently moist for the first 14 days to kickstart germination.
