where to buy milkweed plants or seeds Seed Pack

where to buy milkweed plants or seeds Seed PackThis listing is for one packet of Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 30 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November January! A tall woodland species of milkweed with unusual flowers. Long lived, but not and aggressive spreader. Perfect for adding a monarch host plants to woods edges or bright understory! Poke milkweeds tall, generally unbranched habit means it prefers sheltered

This listing is for one packet of Poke Milkweed (Asclepias exaltata) seeds. Each packet contains roughly 30 seeds. For best germination of native species, remember to scatter seeds November-January!

A tall woodland species of milkweed with unusual flowers. Long lived, but not and aggressive spreader. Perfect for adding a monarch host plants to woods edges or bright understory! Poke milkweed’s tall, generally unbranched habit means it prefers sheltered areas where it won’t be blown over.

Light: Part Sun/Shade

Soil Moisture: Mesic, Dry Mesic

Soil Type: Humus, Loam, Sandy Loam

Height: 2’-6’

Bloom Color: White

Bloom Time: Jun-Jul

Root Type: Taproot

Notable Wildlife Interactions: Flowers are more specialized than other species of milkweed, and attract mainly bumblebees and butterflies. As with other milkweeds, it host monarch butterflies and a few species of beetle and aphid. Generally avoided by browsers.