{"product_id":"common-milkweed-asclepias-syriaca-seeds","title":"100 Common Milkweed (Asclepias syriaca) Seeds – Native Monarch Host Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Milkweed\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eScientific name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eAsclepias syriaca\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNative to North America east of the Rocky Mountains · Native to Maryland\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNative Monarch Host Plant and Summer Wildflower\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCommon Milkweed is a host plant for monarch caterpillars and supports a range of native insects. Its fragrant pink flower clusters provide nectar and pollen resources for bees, butterflies, beetles, and other pollinators in summer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOnce established, plants can spread by rhizomes and may form expanding patches over time, so choose a site where this growth habit can be accommodated.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Conditions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e About 3–5 feet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spreads by rhizomes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloom:\u003c\/strong\u003e Summer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoil:\u003c\/strong\u003e Average to dry; adaptable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGermination Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCold-moist stratification for about 4–6 weeks is commonly recommended before spring sowing to improve germination. Fall sowing outdoors can provide natural cold exposure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e100 Common Milkweed seeds per pack, packed and labeled for planting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eArrival Support\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf there is a problem with your order on arrival, contact us and include clear photos so we can help.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eExplore Related Products\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/seeds\"\u003eOrnamental Seeds\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/native-north-american-seeds\"\u003eNative North American selections\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Steep Hill Garden","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46534288244886,"sku":"CMW-S-100","price":3.75,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/4411\/5606\/files\/32934370279574-1024_f422d690-2810-4f4a-a11f-341a62aac0be.jpg?v=1787590917","url":"https:\/\/steephillgarden.com\/products\/common-milkweed-asclepias-syriaca-seeds","provider":"Steep Hill Garden","version":"1.0","type":"link"}