Milkweed Seeds

Plant Milkweed: Sow seeds in cell packs or flats, press into soil and lightly cover. Kept at 65-75°F, germination is in 14-21 days. Can direct sow into prepared seed beds in groups of 3-4 seeds, spaced 1-2 ft. apart. Thin to the strongest plant.

Grow Milkweed: Milkweeds attract bees and hummingbirds, are important nectar sources for a wide range of pollinators and provide essential nourishment for monarch butterfly larva. Plants are deer and rabbit resistant. Pinch seedlings to encourage more flowering stems per plant. Use caution when working with milkweed: the milky sap is toxic and can cause skin irritation. Caterpillars feeding on milkweed become toxic to birds and other predators.