Showy Milkweed Seeds - 300 Seeds (2-Pack) - Native Perennial Monarch Butterfly Host Plant

SHOWY MILKWEED SEEDS FOR MONARCHS: 300 non-GMO Showy Milkweed seeds (Asclepias speciosa), a cold-hardy native perennial, monarch host plant, and fragrant rose-pink bloomer for pollinator gardens, meadows, and borders across USDA Zones 3–9. FRAGRANT ROSE-PINK GLOBE BLOOMS: Rounded dome-shaped clusters 2–4 in. across, each packed with star-shaped rose-pink to mauve florets. Fragrant blooms appear in summer on established plants, drawing monarchs, swallowtails, and native bees for nectar. THRIVES IN DRY, SUNNY SITES: A Western native adapted to well-drained, average to dry soil in full sun. Drought tolerant once established, it suits dry borders, slopes, and naturalized areas. No rich soil or extra water needed once roots are settled. COLD STRATIFICATION BREAKS DORMANCY: These seeds need about 30 days cold-moist stratification. Sow in late fall to let winter do the work, or refrigerate in damp media 30 days before spring. Germination takes 14–21 days at 65–75°F after chilling. UPRIGHT STEMS, 2 TO 4 FEET TALL: Grows 2–4 ft on sturdy stems with broad, soft gray-green leaves. Plants spread 12–24 in. wide and slowly form colonies by rhizome, adding bold vertical structure to borders and naturalized plantings over time. MONARCH HOST AND POLLINATOR MAGNET: A monarch host plant, caterpillars feed on the foliage. Fragrant blooms also draw swallowtails, honey bees, native bees, and hummingbirds. An excellent choice for monarch waystations and native pollinator gardens. COLD-HARDY PERENNIAL, ZONES 3 TO 9: Dies back in winter and returns each spring across USDA Zones 3–9. Expect blooms the second year from seed. Established plants need little upkeep; leave foliage standing through summer for monarch caterpillars. DIRECT SOW IN FALL OR STRATIFY FOR SPRING: Sow showy milkweed seeds directly in late fall and let winter cold provide the needed stratification. For spring, cold-stratify 30 days first, then sow ¼ in. deep, spacing 18–24 in. apart. OPEN-POLLINATED, NON-GMO NATIVE SEED: Every seed is open-pollinated and non-GMO. Asclepias speciosa is a North American native wildflower, not a hybrid or cultivar. Each 150-seed packet weighs approximately 0.8g, USA packed and fresh for 2026. SUITED FOR MEADOWS AND MONARCH WAYSTATIONS: Native milkweed seeds perform best in monarch waystations, wildflower meadows, naturalized borders, and dry sunny beds. Space 18–24 in. apart in full sun for strong establishment and long-term colony growth.