Asclepias Eriocarpa

A milky sap emanates when leaves are cut or bruised. After flowering, the seed pods split open revealing silky-tailed seeds that disperse in the wind. Asclepias speciosa adapts well to woodland areas with openings for sun, dry slopes, along streams, and...

An excellent choice for its vividly orange blooms, these easy-to-grow, long blooming natives make lovely cut flowers and are magnets for butterflies, particularly Monarchs. Sow outdoors in spring after last frost or in late summer.

Then place in the refrigerator for 30-90 days. Germination may take up to 30 days. Sow 5-6 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date. The color and beauty of a flower garden can lift the spirit and renew the soul, and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers will...

To learn about the the monarch you must also learn about the milkweed plant, since it is the sole source of food for this butterfly's larvae. The wings' margins are black and feature two series of small white spots.

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Organically grown. Perennial in Zones 4-9. Do not allow to become pot bound at any time as plants will deteriorate rapidly. Harden off and transplant outdoors after the last frost.

Then place in the refrigerator for 30-90 days. Germination may take up to 30 days. Sow 5-6 weeks prior to anticipated transplant date. The color and beauty of a flower garden can lift the spirit and renew the soul, and a bouquet of fresh cut flowers will...

Excellent for large arrangements, dried arrangements, or alone as a centerpiece. Sow 1/4" deep into a seed starting mix. 4,700 seeds/oz. The milky sap of this plant may cause skin irritation in sensitive individuals.

It spreads readily by seed and underground rhizomes and its taproot can withstand drought. The only plant that Monarch butterflies lay their eggs! Common milkweed use to be an abundant food source for Monarch's but have been declining in recent years,...

One of the most beautiful milkweeds for gardens! Swamp Milkweed red blooms that are beautiful and attract butterflies and hummingbirds. A perennial in zones 3-8 that produces willowy foliage and cherry-red blooms.

This milkweed provides nectar to all bee varieties, hummingbirds, butterflies and much more. Grows anywhere and pollinators love it! Whorled Milkweed is native to the Midwest but can grow almost anywhere is the USA.

Excellent nectar sources for Monarchs and Queen butterflies! Showy milkweed is similar to Common Milkweed, but its pinkish-purple flowers have longer petals that taper more and are covered with fine hairs.

Bloodflower is a tender perennial that is grown as an annual in cooler climates. Deer resistant. Can be used as a host plant for monarch butterflies. Plants are 3 to 4 feet tall and have clusters of red and yellow flowers.

Sun-loving, easy to grow flowers. Sow early January for first year blooms. These flowers have vibrant orange color and can reach 2′ feet tall.

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Like other butterflies,destruction and pesticide use are often the culprits.While gardeners often supply nectar plants for all butterflies, some are unaware of the needs of the Monarch larva.Many others simply do not know or understand the impact of a...

Some will take standing water, some will take dry and rarely watered soil. We had no idea of the value of this plant to the native world around us, and never saw one in a garden. Once gathered, plant at once in any area you need a few plants growing and...

This is not to be rushed. The foliage is a Larval food source for butterfly caterpillars especially Monarchs. Mulching helps to keep weeds away which will compete with your new investment for water and nutrients.

Because now I know what I did not know at the time I first let it grow, that milkweed is not an annual, dying at the end of a season and coming back only as new seeds sprout. Attempts to dig up or plow under the roots only encourage it to spread even...

In colder climates, cut it back as one of the last chores in your garden before the snow flies. Slow-release fertilizer can help prevent rapid soft growth that is vulnerable to diseases and insects.

A virtually hassle-free, very long lived perennial, offering three months of tangerine orange blooms (occasionally red or yellow) from early through late summer. Sear the ends of the cut stems over a flame to stop the milky sap from leaking out.

(Let the final flowers mature on the plant, so they will scatter more seeds for next year's garden.) Butterfly Weed reaches 2 feet high and 3 feet wide, growing best in zones 3-9. And the attractiveness of this flower is rivaled only by its resistance...

It is not invasive and can be safely mixed in with other perennials in the border. These are great to use in dried flower arrangements. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive to hummingbirds, butterflies,...

This highly unusual annual adds some zest to any cut flower grower's selection featuring attractive umbels on mid-height plants. Seed is rubbed for ease of handling.

Following the fabulous flowers, green fruits develop which rupture to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs reminiscent of its cousin, common milkweed. Incredibly dark foliage holds golden yellow flowers that radiate down the habit for an...

Following the fabulous flowers, green fruits develop which rupture to reveal seeds with long, silvery-white, silky hairs reminiscent of its cousin, common milkweed. The flowers, which are heavily laden with nectar and pollen, are particularly attractive...