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Asclepias Seeds - Mix

No butterfly garden is complete without this perennial wildflower

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About the Variety

Key Features

Frost Tolerant
Heat Tolerant
Prefers Moist Soil
Prefers Lean Soil
Clay Soil Tolerant
Container Friendly
Attracts Bees
Attracts Butterflies
Attracts Hummingbirds
Fragrant
Easy to Grow
Perfect for Cut Flowers
Perfect for Borders
Medicinal
Reduces Erosion
Deer Resistant
Rabbit Resistant
North American Native

Plant Details

BOTANICAL NAME

Asclepias tuberosa/incarnata

LIFE CYCLE

  • Perennial

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

  • Full Sun

BLOOM SEASON

  • Summer through Fall

DAYS TO MATURITY

  • 90 to 120 days

GROWTH HABIT

  • Upright

PLANT HEIGHT

  • 28 to 40 inches

COLOR

  • Mixed

For best success with this perennial seed, we recommend Fall Planting. For Spring Planting, seeds should be cold stratified prior to sowing.

  • • Heirloom annual pollinator attractor
  • • Multiple colors of blooms beginning in the summer that can thrive in almost any soil
  • • Thrives in bright, sunny growing areas

Planting Information

PLANTING SEASON

  • Fall
  • Spring

SOWING METHOD

  • Direct Sow
  • Start Indoors

PLANTING DEPTH

  • 1/4 inch

WATER NEEDS

  • Low

PLANT SPACING

  • 15 to 18 inches

HARDINESS ZONES

  • 3
  • 4
  • 5
  • 6
  • 7
  • 8
  • 9
  • 10

SEED PREP

  • Stratification

COVERAGE

Amount Avg Seed Count Recommended Coverage
Packet 42 Up to 80 Sq. Ft
1 Ounce 7,000 Up to 625 Sq. Ft

Planting Guide

View our Asclepias Planting Guide to learn more.
Asclepias Seeds - Mix

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Asclepias Seeds - Mix FAQs

Is Mix Asclepias resistant to animals or disease?

Mix Asclepias is deer resistant and rabbit resistant, meaning deer and rabbits generally avoid it due to its taste, texture, or aroma.

What type of seed is Mix Asclepias?

Mix Asclepias is classified as heirloom seed and open pollinated seed.

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