PR00757
Gay Butterflies
Milkweed Seeds
a.k.a. Butterfly Weed, Pleurisy Root
Asclepias tuberosa
Heat and drought tolerant, 3 ft. tall plants produce large 6 in. clusters of vibrant summer flowers. Colors include shades of red, yellow, orange, and bronze. Flowers attract swarms of butterflies, are excellent for cutting. Winter hardy to zone 3. Germination uneven over a period of 21-90 days. Grow Gay Butterflies milkweed with Sunburst Colours penstemon and Blue Cap sea holly.
Growing Gay Butterflies Milkweed Seeds
Plant Milkweed: Place seed in a ziplock bag with a small amount of moist growing media (or a moist paper towel) and keep in a refrigerator for 2 weeks. Then sow seeds 1/4 in. deep in 2 in. pots or cell packs. At 65-70°F, germination is within 14-21 days. Take care to transplant into the garden well before seedlings become root bound. 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 tolerate heat and drought, need only occasional water once established, will happily accept average moisture with good drainage.
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.
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We guarantee all the seeds we sell for one full year from the date of purchase. If you are unsatisfied with any seeds purchased from Swallowtail Garden Seeds, we will issue a refund. For customers in the U.S., we can send one-time replacements or issue a refund.
