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Butterfly weed seed packet, Asclepias tuberosa 50 hand collected seeds

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50 butterfly weed seeds. Packet contains 50 to 75 seeds. Seeds are harvested from plants grown in Nevada. Germination rate is untested for 2018. In 2017 the germination rate was 100% Botanical name: Asclepias tuberosa. Start the seeds in a week using water germination or sow in the fall for a more natural method called cold moist stratification. Either way the monarch butterfly will appreciate having this milkweed available. Shipping is included in the quoted price. 

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Family

Apocynaceae

Genus

Asclepias

Species

Tuberosa

Growth Habit

​Life Expectancy: Perennial
​USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3-10 (-40ºF to 40ºF)
Light Requirement: Full sun.
Mature Height: Between 2 and 3 feet.
Bloom Colors: Vibrant orange to red.
Propagation: Seed.
Root Description: Taproot.
Root Spread: Clump forming. Expanding crown.
Container: Yes, container depth of 2 feet or more for long term success.