Hudson Valley Seed Co.
Milkweed Seedlings
Asclepias syriaca
Certified Organic
Monarch butterflies, with their strikingly streaked caterpillars, gold-foiled chrysalises, and tiger-striped wing patterns, are one of the most beloved of all butterflies. We humans flock to witness monarch migrations, but we are also responsible for their decline. Loss of habitat and exposure to pesticides threaten monarch populations from Canada to Mexico. Grow Milkweed, the monarch caterpillar's host plant, to create a monarch sanctuary in your own backyard. Create a companion planting of Butterfly Weed for very happy butterflies.
Product Details
| Days to Maturity | 80 days from transplant365 days |
|---|---|
| Height at Maturity | up to 36" |
| Hardiness Zone Range | 3 4 5 6 7 |
| Sun Conditions | Full Sun (8+ Hours Sun) |
| Row Spacing | 12" |
| Plant Spacing | 12" |
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About the artist
Artwork by Nancy Blum. Nancy's intricately-rendered botanicals reveal layers of meaning about the power of plants. Composed of ink, gouache, and colored pencil, Nancy's ghostly monarch alludes to what we stand to lose without this habitat plant.
