Butterflyweed Seed Balls for Fall Planting (Asclepias tuberosa) A Milkweed for Monarchs (20)
Feature
- 3 varieties of compost: traditional, bokashi, and vermicompost.
- Natural, unrefined iron-rich clay protects seeds from foraging animals.
- Provides nutrients and retains moisture for better germination and growth.
- Abundant orange flowers with deep green leaves
- A 1/2" diameter seed ball for planting in the Fall
Product Description
Butterflyweed (Asclepias tuberosa), a striking member of the Milkweed genus, is a critical host plant for the Monarch butterfly. It produces clusters of intense orange blooms mid-summer. It is a long-lived perennial.
Monarch populations are dwindling because Milkweed plants are being destroyed by large agriculture and popular landscaping practices. You can help the Monarch by including this stately plant in your garden.
Butterflyweed seeds germinate in the early-mid summer, sometimes in July. The first year growth has no flowers and is primarily below ground as the plant develops a deep, robust root system. Plants in appropriate soil with proper light may bloom the second year. Third year plants can be impressive with abundant orange blossoms.
Butterflyweed Facts
• Supports Monarch Butterflies
• Native to much of United States
• Prefers full to part sun
• 2'- 3' tall with dark green leaves and orange flowers when mature
• Dry-Moist water requirements
• Sow Late Summer to Early winter. We will be offering pre-treated
• Zones: 4-10
A note about seed balls:
Seed balls protect the seeds from erosion, foraging, and many other factors. This protective property often results in a slower germination cycle. Wildflowers are also highly variable in their germination rates. Please be patient with your seed balls. If you placed them in a suitable location, soil, and climate, when the seeds are ready, they will grow!
OUR PROMISE We guarantee your satisfaction and will provide a full refund or replace your seed balls if your are not satisfied. No return necessary, and past Amazon's 30 day deadline. Just contact us with your questions and we will work out a solution! We want your seed balls to grow!
Monarch populations are dwindling because Milkweed plants are being destroyed by large agriculture and popular landscaping practices. You can help the Monarch by including this stately plant in your garden.
Butterflyweed seeds germinate in the early-mid summer, sometimes in July. The first year growth has no flowers and is primarily below ground as the plant develops a deep, robust root system. Plants in appropriate soil with proper light may bloom the second year. Third year plants can be impressive with abundant orange blossoms.
Butterflyweed Facts
• Supports Monarch Butterflies
• Native to much of United States
• Prefers full to part sun
• 2'- 3' tall with dark green leaves and orange flowers when mature
• Dry-Moist water requirements
• Sow Late Summer to Early winter. We will be offering pre-treated
• Zones: 4-10
A note about seed balls:
Seed balls protect the seeds from erosion, foraging, and many other factors. This protective property often results in a slower germination cycle. Wildflowers are also highly variable in their germination rates. Please be patient with your seed balls. If you placed them in a suitable location, soil, and climate, when the seeds are ready, they will grow!
OUR PROMISE We guarantee your satisfaction and will provide a full refund or replace your seed balls if your are not satisfied. No return necessary, and past Amazon's 30 day deadline. Just contact us with your questions and we will work out a solution! We want your seed balls to grow!
Product Detail
- Product Dimensions: 3 x 1.25 x 3 inches; 0.11 pounds
- Shipping Weight: 0.11 pounds
- ASIN: B011PW63L6
- Item model number: A.tuberosa
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