Common Milkweed Seeds – Asclepias syriaca Native Perennial Flower (200 Seeds)

Common Milkweed Seeds (Asclepias syriaca) produce a hardy native perennial flower known for its rounded clusters of fragrant pink blooms and its critical role in supporting pollinators and monarch butterflies. This classic wildflower is an essential host plant for monarch caterpillars and a valuable nectar source for bees and butterflies.

Milkweed grows as an upright perennial with broad green leaves and strong stems, forming dense clumps once established. It blooms from late spring to mid-summer and returns year after year with minimal care. Native to North America, this species is well adapted to a wide range of climates and soil conditions.

These milkweed flower seeds are ideal for gardeners who want to create a pollinator-friendly, native garden while adding structure and seasonal color to outdoor spaces.

Key Features

• Common milkweed seeds

• Botanical name: Asclepias syriaca

• Native perennial wildflower

• Essential host plant for monarch butterflies

• Attracts bees and other pollinators

• Fragrant pink flower clusters

• Low-maintenance and long-lived

• Ideal for full sun outdoor gardens

Growth & Plant Description

Common milkweed grows as a sturdy perennial reaching 3–5 feet (90–150 cm) in height. Plants form upright stems with large leaves and rounded flower clusters that develop into distinctive seed pods later in the season.

Once established, milkweed spreads gradually and naturalizes well in garden beds and meadow-style plantings.

Where It Can Be Grown

These milkweed seeds grow best in:

• Outdoor garden beds

• Native plant and pollinator gardens

• Meadow and naturalized areas

• Sunny locations with good air circulation

Milkweed prefers full sun and well-drained soil but tolerates a range of soil types.

Why Grow Milkweed from Seed

Growing milkweed from seed allows plants to adapt naturally to your local conditions and develop strong root systems. Seed-grown milkweed is often more resilient and long-lasting than transplanted plants.

Planting milkweed also directly supports monarch butterfly conservation and helps restore native habitats.

Growing Information

• Cold stratification recommended before planting

• Sow seeds in fall or cold-stratify before spring planting

• Plant seeds 1/4 inch (0.5 cm) deep

• Keep soil lightly moist during germination

• Germination may take 2–4 weeks

• Grow in full sun for best flowering

• Water occasionally once established

Seed Quality

Our common milkweed seeds are carefully selected and packaged to ensure good germination and healthy early plant development when planted under proper conditions.

Uses of Common Milkweed

Common milkweed is ideal for:

• Monarch butterfly gardens

• Pollinator-friendly landscapes

• Native and wildflower gardens

• Meadow and naturalized plantings

• Educational and conservation projects

Its ecological importance makes it one of the most valuable native plants you can grow.