Milkweed Seeds – Common

Bring natural beauty and pollinator support to your garden with Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca). Known as Milkweed in the United States, this perennial is an essential host plant for monarch butterflies and attracts a wide range of pollinators. Its fragrant, pinkish-purple flower clusters bloom in summer, creating a stunning display while supporting ecological balance.

Features

• Attracts monarch butterflies, bees, and other pollinators

• Produces fragrant clusters of pink-purple flowers

• Perennial plant that returns year after year

• Hardy and drought-tolerant once established

• Great for naturalized areas, pollinator gardens, or meadow plantings

Specifications

• Common Name: Milkweed (Common Milkweed)

• Scientific Name: Asclepias syriaca

• Plant Type: Perennial

• Zones: USDA Zones 3–9

• Height: 3–5 feet tall

• Bloom Period: Mid to late summer (June – August)

• Season for Planting:

  • Spring: Best sowing time for natural growth cycle

  • Fall: Can also be fall-sown to undergo natural stratification

• Light Requirements: Full sun

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, sandy to loamy soils

• Germination Time: 10–20 days with cold stratification recommended

• Pollinator Benefits: Host plant for monarch caterpillars and nectar source for bees, butterflies, and hummingbirds