Support your local monarch butterfly population with Showy Milkweed! As the only food source for monarch caterpillars, milkweed is essential for their survival. Showy Milkweed, a Saskatchewan native, is drought-tolerant and produces large clusters of pink and white flowers that attract a variety of pollinators. This hardy perennial is perfect for sunny garden spots, providing both beauty and essential support to wildlife.

*Cold-Hardy Perennial – Thrives in full sun and is well-suited for prairie climates.
*Monarch Caterpillar Host Plant – Essential food source for monarch butterfly caterpillars.
*Large Flower Clusters – Pink and white blooms attract pollinators throughout the summer.
*Drought-Tolerant – More resilient than other milkweed varieties, ideal for low-maintenance gardens.

Each packet contains approximately 30-40 seeds.

Product Title: Showy Milkweed Seeds – Native Perennial to Support Monarch Butterflies (30-40 Seeds)

Milkweed - Showy Milkweed Seeds

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Start milkweed seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before your last frost date, or direct-sow them outdoors in the fall. For successful germination, cold stratification is required: place seeds in a moist paper towel inside a plastic bag or container, and refrigerate for 3-4 weeks before planting.

Press seeds lightly into the soil and cover them, keeping the soil consistently moist until germination, which typically occurs in 10-15 days. Once the risk of frost has passed, transplant seedlings to a sunny location, spacing plants about 18 inches (45 cm) apart.

Milkweed - Showy Milkweed Seeds

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